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Sweet potato chips vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sweet potato chips and Jerky

  • Sweet potato chips have more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Manganese, and Fiber, however, Jerky have more Zinc, Vitamin B12, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Sweet potato chips is 132% higher.
  • Jerky has 20 times less Vitamin E than Sweet potato chips. Sweet potato chips have 9.82mg of Vitamin E , while Jerky has 0.49mg.
  • Sweet potato chips are lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, sweet potato chips, unsalted and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips
6
:
4
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Calcium +195%
Contains more Magnesium +27.5%
Contains more Potassium +54.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Copper +81.5%
Contains more Manganese +1115.3%
Contains more Iron +155.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +180.7%
Contains more Zinc +1430.2%
Contains more Selenium +409.5%
Sweet potato chips
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 80% 47% 63% 82% 5% 15% 138% 176% 12%
Jerky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains more Calcium +195%
Contains more Magnesium +27.5%
Contains more Potassium +54.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Copper +81.5%
Contains more Manganese +1115.3%
Contains more Iron +155.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +180.7%
Contains more Zinc +1430.2%
Contains more Selenium +409.5%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips
7
:
4
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1904.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +851.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +198.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +965.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Folate +262.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1421% 197% 0% 0% 22% 38% 40% 94% 124% 28% 0% 62%
Jerky
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1904.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +851.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +198.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +965.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Folate +262.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips
2
:
3
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Fats +26.4%
Contains more Carbs +416.5%
Contains more Protein +1029.3%
Contains more Water +418%
Contains more Other +102.4%
Sweet potato chips
3% 32% 57% 5% 3%
Protein: 2.94 g
Fats: 32.35 g
Carbs: 56.82 g
Water: 4.51 g
Other: 3.38 g
Jerky
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more Fats +26.4%
Contains more Carbs +416.5%
Contains more Protein +1029.3%
Contains more Water +418%
Contains more Other +102.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips
2
:
1
Jerky
Jerky
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1109.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.5%
Sweet potato chips
12% 38% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.941 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.224 g
Jerky
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1109.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sweet potato chips Jerky
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato chips Jerky Opinion
Net carbs 48.02g 9.2g Sweet potato chips
Protein 2.94g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 32.35g 25.6g Sweet potato chips
Carbs 56.82g 11g Sweet potato chips
Calories 532kcal 410kcal Sweet potato chips
Sugar 8.82g 9g Sweet potato chips
Fiber 8.8g 1.8g Sweet potato chips
Calcium 59mg 20mg Sweet potato chips
Iron 2.12mg 5.42mg Jerky
Magnesium 65mg 51mg Sweet potato chips
Phosphorus 145mg 407mg Jerky
Potassium 925mg 597mg Sweet potato chips
Sodium 35mg 2081mg Sweet potato chips
Zinc 0.53mg 8.11mg Jerky
Copper 0.412mg 0.227mg Sweet potato chips
Manganese 1.349mg 0.111mg Sweet potato chips
Selenium 2.1µg 10.7µg Jerky
Vitamin A 23675IU 0IU Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A RAE 1184µg 0µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin E 9.82mg 0.49mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.154mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.142mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B3 2.088mg 1.732mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B5 1.551mg 0.163mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.535mg 0.179mg Sweet potato chips
Folate 37µg 134µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 24.5µg 2.3µg Sweet potato chips
Tryptophan 0.098mg Sweet potato chips
Threonine 0.26mg Sweet potato chips
Isoleucine 0.17mg Sweet potato chips
Leucine 0.287mg Sweet potato chips
Lysine 0.205mg Sweet potato chips
Methionine 0.09mg Sweet potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.278mg Sweet potato chips
Valine 0.267mg Sweet potato chips
Histidine 0.096mg Sweet potato chips
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg Sweet potato chips
Saturated Fat 2.941g 10.85g Sweet potato chips
Monounsaturated Fat 9.155g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 12.224g 1.011g Sweet potato chips

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is better in case of low diet
Sweet potato chips Jerky
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
Sweet potato chips
34%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Sweet potato chips
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 2046mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.909g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Sweet potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174783/nutrients
  2. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.