Jerky vs. Potato sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between jerky and potato sticks?
- Jerky is higher in zinc, protein, vitamin B12, iron, phosphorus, and folate, yet potato sticks are higher in vitamin E, vitamin C, and vitamin B3.
- Jerky's daily need coverage for zinc is 65% more.
- The amount of sodium in potato sticks is lower.
We used Snacks, beef jerky, chopped, and formed and Snacks, potato sticks types in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more IronIron | +138.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +719.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +136.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +32.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +107.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +38.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +281.1% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +60.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +235% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1759.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +176.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +147.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +78.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +860.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.011g | 17.9g | 113% |
| Zinc | 8.11mg | 0.99mg | 65% |
| Sodium | 2081mg | 633mg | 63% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 9.11mg | 57% |
| Protein | 33.2g | 6.7g | 53% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 47.3mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.99µg | 0µg | 41% |
| Iron | 5.42mg | 2.27mg | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 407mg | 172mg | 34% |
| Folate | 134µg | 40µg | 24% |
| Potassium | 597mg | 1237mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.732mg | 4.785mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 22.1µg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Fats | 25.6g | 34.4g | 14% |
| Carbs | 11g | 53.3g | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.111mg | 0.423mg | 14% |
| Choline | 109.1mg | 34.9mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.305g | 6.16g | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.32mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.227mg | 0.315mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 10.85g | 8.88g | 9% |
| Calories | 410kcal | 522kcal | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 3.4g | 6% |
| Selenium | 10.7µg | 8.1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.096mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.163mg | 0.403mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 64mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.116mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D* | 11 IU | 0 IU | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 8.1g | 1.3g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 123kcal | 779kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 24g | 19g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.1 | 2.7 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 9.2g | 49.9g | N/A |
| Calcium | 20mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 9g | 0.22g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
33.2 g
Fats:
25.6 g
Carbs:
11 g
Water:
23.36 g
Other:
6.84 g
Protein:
6.7 g
Fats:
34.4 g
Carbs:
53.3 g
Water:
2.2 g
Other:
3.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +395.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +961.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +34.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +384.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.011 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.88 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
17.9 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +83.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -18.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1670.5% |
