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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.

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.
Tortilla
Tortilla
4
:
6
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains less Sodium -76.8%
Contains more Manganese +141.4%
Contains more Selenium +55.1%
Contains more Iron +42.3%
Contains more Magnesium +168.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +178.8%
Contains more Potassium +468.6%
Contains more Zinc +2434.4%
Contains more Copper +122.5%
Tortilla
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Jerky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains less Sodium -76.8%
Contains more Manganese +141.4%
Contains more Selenium +55.1%
Contains more Iron +42.3%
Contains more Magnesium +168.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +178.8%
Contains more Potassium +468.6%
Contains more Zinc +2434.4%
Contains more Copper +122.5%

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.
Tortilla
Tortilla
3
:
8
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +138.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +157.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +198.3%
Contains more Folate +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +475%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.163
Tortilla
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
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 B1 +140.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +138.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +157.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +198.3%
Contains more Folate +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +475%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.163

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortilla
Tortilla
2
:
3
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Carbs +354%
Contains more Water +71.1%
Contains more Protein +356%
Contains more Fats +2594.7%
Contains more Other +265.8%
Tortilla
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
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 +354%
Contains more Water +71.1%
Contains more Protein +356%
Contains more Fats +2594.7%
Contains more Other +265.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tortilla
Tortilla
1
:
2
Jerky
Jerky
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6010.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +158.6%
Tortilla
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
Jerky
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6010.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Jerky Opinion
Net carbs 47.54g 9.2g Tortilla
Protein 7.28g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 0.95g 25.6g Jerky
Carbs 49.94g 11g Tortilla
Calories 237kcal 410kcal Jerky
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 2.75g 9g Tortilla
Fiber 2.4g 1.8g Tortilla
Calcium 70mg 20mg Tortilla
Iron 3.81mg 5.42mg Jerky
Magnesium 19mg 51mg Jerky
Phosphorus 146mg 407mg Jerky
Potassium 105mg 597mg Jerky
Sodium 482mg 2081mg Tortilla
Zinc 0.32mg 8.11mg Jerky
Copper 0.102mg 0.227mg Jerky
Manganese 0.268mg 0.111mg Tortilla
Selenium 16.6µg 10.7µg Tortilla
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.49mg Jerky
Vitamin D 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.154mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.142mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 1.732mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.163mg Tortilla
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.179mg Jerky
Folate 98µg 134µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 0.4µg 2.3µg Jerky
Tryptophan 0.06mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.182mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.286mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.53mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.157mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.122mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.375mg Tortilla
Valine 0.326mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.165mg Tortilla
Cholesterol 48mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 0.296g 10.85g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 1.011g Jerky
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tortilla 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
34%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
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.