Tortilla vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between tortilla and jerky
- Tortilla has more vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and selenium; however, jerky is higher in zinc, phosphorus, iron, potassium, and copper.
- Jerky covers your daily zinc needs 71% more than tortilla.
- Jerky contains 2 times less vitamin B1 than tortilla. Tortilla contains 0.37mg of vitamin B1, while jerky contains 0.154mg.
- Tortilla has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of tortilla is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +250% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +141.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +55.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +168.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +468.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +122.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2434.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +178.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +140.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +138.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +157.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +198.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +475% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +36.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +354% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +71.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +356% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2594.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +265.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6010.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +158.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 0.32mg | 8.11mg | 71% |
| Sodium | 482mg | 2081mg | 70% |
| Protein | 7.28g | 33.2g | 52% |
| Saturated fat | 0.296g | 10.85g | 48% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.99µg | 41% | |
| Fats | 0.95g | 25.6g | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 407mg | 37% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 11.305g | 28% |
| Iron | 3.81mg | 5.42mg | 20% |
| Choline | 109.1mg | 20% | |
| Starch | 43.02g | 18% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 0.154mg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.125mg | 1.732mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 597mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.102mg | 0.227mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 49.94g | 11g | 13% |
| Selenium | 16.6µg | 10.7µg | 11% |
| Folate | 98µg | 134µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.179mg | 9% |
| Calories | 237kcal | 410kcal | 9% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 51mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.268mg | 0.111mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 20mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.391g | 1.011g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.114mg | 0.142mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.49mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 1.8g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 2.3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 11IU | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 47.54g | 9.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.75g | 9g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.17mg | 0.163mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.182mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.286mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.53mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.122mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.375mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.326mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.165mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.019g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
111%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 1599mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.554g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins