Jerky vs. Sweet potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between jerky and sweet potato chips
- Jerky has more protein, zinc, iron, vitamin B12, and phosphorus; however, sweet potato chips have more vitamin A, vitamin E, and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for sweet potato chips is 132% higher.
- Sweet potato chips are lower in sodium.
- Sweet potato chips have a higher glycemic index than jerky.
Food types used in this article are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped, and formed and Snacks, sweet potato chips, unsalted.
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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 | +155.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1430.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +180.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +409.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +195% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +54.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +81.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1115.3% |
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 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +262.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1904.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +851.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +198.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +965.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1184µg | 132% |
| Sodium | 2081mg | 35mg | 89% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.011g | 12.224g | 75% |
| Zinc | 8.11mg | 0.53mg | 69% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 9.82mg | 62% |
| Protein | 33.2g | 2.94g | 61% |
| Manganese | 0.111mg | 1.349mg | 54% |
| Iron | 5.42mg | 2.12mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.99µg | 0µg | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 407mg | 145mg | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 10.85g | 2.941g | 36% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 8.8g | 28% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.163mg | 1.551mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.535mg | 27% |
| Folate | 134µg | 37µg | 24% |
| Copper | 0.227mg | 0.412mg | 21% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 24.5µg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 10.7µg | 2.1µg | 16% |
| Carbs | 11g | 56.82g | 15% |
| Choline | 109.1mg | 36.6mg | 13% |
| Fats | 25.6g | 32.35g | 10% |
| Potassium | 597mg | 925mg | 10% |
| Calories | 410kcal | 532kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.088mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.305g | 9.155g | 5% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 59mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 65mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.732mg | 2.088mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D* | 11 IU | 0 IU | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.161mg | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 8.1g | 0.55g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 123kcal | 1810kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 24g | 19g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.1 | 7.3 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 9.2g | 48.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9g | 8.82g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.26mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.17mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.205mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.09mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.278mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.267mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.096mg | 0% |
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:
2.94 g
Fats:
32.35 g
Carbs:
56.82 g
Water:
4.51 g
Other:
3.38 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1029.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +418% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +26.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +416.5% |
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
2.941 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.224 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +23.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1109.1% |






