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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
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 +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.
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% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 0%
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 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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.163mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 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 +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
34% 21% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.391 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 -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.
Tortilla Jerky
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Jerky DV% diff.
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla Jerky
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
23%
Tortilla
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 1599mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.554g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
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

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.