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Jerky vs. Popcorn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between jerky and popcorn?

  • Jerky is richer in zinc, vitamin B12, iron, folate, and selenium, yet popcorn is richer in fiber, manganese, and magnesium.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for sodium is 90% higher.
  • Popcorn contains less sodium.
  • Jerky has a lower glycemic index than popcorn.

We used Snacks, beef jerky, chopped, and formed and Snacks, popcorn, air-popped types in this comparison.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 103% 2.1% 29% 120% 87% 84% 153% 1% 145% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +185.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.5%
Contains more IronIron +69.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +163.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +182.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +902.7%

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.
Jerky
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E 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 0% 4.5% 0% 9.8% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E 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 0% 0% 3.3% 5.8% 26% 19% 43% 31% 36% 0% 3% 23%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +69%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +91.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +332.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +212.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Popcorn DV% diff.
Sodium 2081mg 8mg 90%
Fiber 1.8g 14.5g 51%
Zinc 8.11mg 3.08mg 46%
Saturated fat 10.85g 0.637g 46%
Manganese 0.111mg 1.113mg 44%
Protein 33.2g 12.94g 41%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg 41%
Fats 25.6g 4.54g 32%
Iron 5.42mg 3.19mg 28%
Folate 134µg 31µg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 0.95g 26%
Carbs 11g 77.78g 22%
Magnesium 51mg 144mg 22%
Starch 54.4g 22%
Selenium 10.7µg 0µg 19%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Choline 109.1mg 21.2mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 2.318g 9%
Potassium 597mg 329mg 8%
Phosphorus 407mg 358mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.51mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.083mg 5%
Copper 0.227mg 0.262mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.104mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 2.308mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.157mg 2%
Calories 410kcal 387kcal 1%
Vitamin D* 11 IU 0 IU 1%
Calcium 20mg 7mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.29mg 1%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 1.2µg 1%
Protein per 100 calories 8.1g 3.3g N/A
Calories per 10 g protein 123kcal 299kcal N/A
Weight per 100 calories 24g 26g N/A
Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio 1.1 5.1 N/A
Net carbs 9.2g 63.28g N/A
Sugar 9g 0.87g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.452mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.252mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 0%
Valine 0.607mg 0%
Histidine 0.367mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +156.6%
Contains more FatsFats +463.9%
Contains more WaterWater +603.6%
Contains more OtherOther +381.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +607.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
16% 24% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.637 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.318 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1090%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +129.3%

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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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/nutrients
  2. Popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167959/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.