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Tortilla chips vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tortilla chips and Jerky different?

  • Tortilla chips are richer in Vitamin E , while Jerky is higher in Zinc, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Choline.
  • Jerky covers your daily need of Sodium 76% more than Tortilla chips.
  • Tortilla chips contain 7 times more Vitamin E than Jerky. Tortilla chips contain 3.53mg of Vitamin E , while Jerky contains 0.49mg.
  • Tortilla chips are lower in Saturated Fat.

Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed types were used in this article.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +430%
Contains more Magnesium +64.7%
Contains less Sodium -84.2%
Contains more Manganese +249.5%
Contains more Iron +256.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.9%
Contains more Potassium +228%
Contains more Zinc +487.7%
Contains more Copper +134%
Contains more Selenium +143.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 57% 60% 97% 17% 43% 38% 33% 51% 24%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains more Calcium +430%
Contains more Magnesium +64.7%
Contains less Sodium -84.2%
Contains more Manganese +249.5%
Contains more Iron +256.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.9%
Contains more Potassium +228%
Contains more Zinc +487.7%
Contains more Copper +134%
Contains more Selenium +143.2%

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.
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Jerky
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +620.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +808.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106.7%
Contains more Folate +1016.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +175%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.154
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.179
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 71% 0% 0% 35% 17% 16% 18% 42% 9% 45% 53%
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 +620.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +808.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106.7%
Contains more Folate +1016.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +175%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.154
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.179

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +516.2%
Contains more Protein +367.6%
Contains more Fats +23.8%
Contains more Water +784.8%
Contains more Other +280%
7% 21% 68% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 20.68 g
Carbs: 67.78 g
Water: 2.64 g
Other: 1.8 g
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 Carbs +516.2%
Contains more Protein +367.6%
Contains more Fats +23.8%
Contains more Water +784.8%
Contains more Other +280%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +965.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +99.6%
15% 29% 56%
Saturated Fat: 2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.769 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +965.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +99.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tortilla 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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla chips Jerky Opinion
Net carbs 62.38g 9.2g Tortilla chips
Protein 7.1g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 20.68g 25.6g Jerky
Carbs 67.78g 11g Tortilla chips
Calories 472kcal 410kcal Tortilla chips
Starch 62.53g Tortilla chips
Sugar 0.78g 9g Tortilla chips
Fiber 5.4g 1.8g Tortilla chips
Calcium 106mg 20mg Tortilla chips
Iron 1.52mg 5.42mg Jerky
Magnesium 84mg 51mg Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 225mg 407mg Jerky
Potassium 182mg 597mg Jerky
Sodium 328mg 2081mg Tortilla chips
Zinc 1.38mg 8.11mg Jerky
Copper 0.097mg 0.227mg Jerky
Manganese 0.388mg 0.111mg Tortilla chips
Selenium 4.4µg 10.7µg Jerky
Vitamin A 4IU 0IU Tortilla chips
Vitamin E 3.53mg 0.49mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.154mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.142mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 0.838mg 1.732mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.163mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.179mg
Folate 12µg 134µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 20.9µg 2.3µg Tortilla chips
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg Tortilla chips
Trans Fat 0.812g Jerky
Saturated Fat 2.811g 10.85g Tortilla chips
Monounsaturated Fat 5.664g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 10.769g 1.011g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g Tortilla chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g Tortilla chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla 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
25%
Tortilla chips
34%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortilla chips
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1753mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.039g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 84)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
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. Tortilla chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/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.