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Whisky vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Whisky and Jerky

  • Whisky contains less Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Folate, Copper, Selenium, and Potassium than Jerky.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Jerky is 90% higher.

Food types used in this article are Alcoholic beverage, distilled, whiskey, 86 proof 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.
Whisky
Whisky
1
:
9
Jerky
Jerky
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +27000%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +13466.7%
Contains more Potassium +59600%
Contains more Zinc +40450%
Contains more Copper +1521.4%
Contains more Manganese +1287.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Whisky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 0% 2% 1% 0% 1% 5% 2% 0%
Jerky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +27000%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +13466.7%
Contains more Potassium +59600%
Contains more Zinc +40450%
Contains more Copper +1521.4%
Contains more Manganese +1287.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Whisky
Whisky
0
:
10
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1825%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3364%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Whisky
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 +1825%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3364%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whisky
Whisky
2
:
3
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Water +173.5%
Contains more Other +426.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +10900%
Whisky
64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 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 Water +173.5%
Contains more Other +426.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +10900%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Whisky Jerky
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whisky Jerky Opinion
Net carbs 0.1g 9.2g Jerky
Protein 0g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 0g 25.6g Jerky
Carbs 0.1g 11g Jerky
Calories 250kcal 410kcal Jerky
Sugar 0.1g 9g Whisky
Fiber 0g 1.8g Jerky
Calcium 0mg 20mg Jerky
Iron 0.02mg 5.42mg Jerky
Magnesium 0mg 51mg Jerky
Phosphorus 3mg 407mg Jerky
Potassium 1mg 597mg Jerky
Sodium 0mg 2081mg Whisky
Zinc 0.02mg 8.11mg Jerky
Copper 0.014mg 0.227mg Jerky
Manganese 0.008mg 0.111mg Jerky
Selenium 0µg 10.7µg Jerky
Vitamin E 0.49mg Jerky
Vitamin D 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.154mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.142mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 0.05mg 1.732mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.163mg Jerky
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.179mg Jerky
Folate 0µg 134µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg Jerky
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg Whisky
Saturated Fat 0g 10.85g Whisky
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.011g Jerky

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

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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
0%
Whisky
34%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Whisky
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whisky
Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 2081mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.85g)
Which food is cheaper?
Whisky
Whisky is cheaper (difference - $4)
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
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Whisky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174819/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.