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Maple syrup vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between maple syrup and jerky

  • Maple syrup has more manganese and vitamin B2; however, jerky is higher in iron, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B12, folate, and copper.
  • Maple syrup covers your daily manganese needs 122% more than jerky.
  • Jerky contains 9 times less vitamin B2 than maple syrup. Maple syrup contains 1.27mg of vitamin B2, while jerky contains 0.142mg.
  • Maple syrup has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of maple syrup is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Syrups, maple 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
Jerky
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +410%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2519.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +142.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +181.6%
Contains more IronIron +4827.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1161.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +451.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20250%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1683.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
Jerky
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +794.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2038.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +352.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +8850%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +6718.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Jerky
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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 CarbsCarbs +509.5%
Contains more WaterWater +38.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +82900%
Contains more FatsFats +42566.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1355.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
Jerky
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47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +102672.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5847.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Jerky DV% diff.
Manganese 2.908mg 0.111mg 122%
Sodium 12mg 2081mg 90%
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.142mg 87%
Protein 0.04g 33.2g 66%
Iron 0.11mg 5.42mg 66%
Zinc 1.47mg 8.11mg 60%
Phosphorus 2mg 407mg 58%
Saturated fat 0.007g 10.85g 49%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg 41%
Fats 0.06g 25.6g 39%
Folate 0µg 134µg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 11.305g 28%
Copper 0.018mg 0.227mg 23%
Choline 1.6mg 109.1mg 20%
Carbs 67.04g 11g 19%
Selenium 0.6µg 10.7µg 18%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.179mg 14%
Potassium 212mg 597mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 1.732mg 10%
Calcium 102mg 20mg 8%
Calories 260kcal 410kcal 8%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.154mg 7%
Magnesium 21mg 51mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 1.011g 7%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.49mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.163mg 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Net carbs 67.04g 9.2g N/A
Sugar 60.46g 9g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Jerky
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
24%
Maple syrup
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 2069mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.843g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 51.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($4)

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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.