Wheat vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are wheat and jerky different?
- Wheat is richer in selenium, manganese, copper, and vitamin B3, while jerky is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, and folate.
- Wheat covers your daily need for selenium, 143% more than jerky.
- Wheat contains 27 times more manganese than jerky. Wheat contains 3.012mg of manganese, while jerky contains 0.111mg.
- Wheat is lower in saturated fat.
- Wheat has a higher glycemic index (50) than jerky (0).
Wheat, durum 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +182.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +70% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +143.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2613.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +735.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +54% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +95% |
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 | +172.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +289% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +473.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +134.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +211.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +546.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +142.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +936.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +113.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +284.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3186.3% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~1.011g
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 | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 89.4µg | 10.7µg | 143% |
| Manganese | 3.012mg | 0.111mg | 126% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 2081mg | 90% |
| Saturated fat | 0.454g | 10.85g | 47% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.99µg | 41% |
| Protein | 13.68g | 33.2g | 39% |
| Copper | 0.553mg | 0.227mg | 36% |
| Fats | 2.47g | 25.6g | 36% |
| Zinc | 4.16mg | 8.11mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.738mg | 1.732mg | 31% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.344g | 11.305g | 27% |
| Iron | 3.52mg | 5.42mg | 24% |
| Folate | 43µg | 134µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.419mg | 0.154mg | 22% |
| Magnesium | 144mg | 51mg | 22% |
| Choline | 109.1mg | 20% | |
| Carbs | 71.13g | 11g | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.419mg | 0.179mg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 48mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.935mg | 0.163mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 508mg | 407mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7% | |
| Potassium | 431mg | 597mg | 5% |
| Calories | 339kcal | 410kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.142mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 34mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 11IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 71.13g | 9.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9g | N/A | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.978g | 1.011g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.366mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.533mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.934mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.303mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.221mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.594mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.322mg | 0% |
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
34%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
111%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 2079mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.396g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.