Blue cheese vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between blue cheese and jerky?
- Blue cheese is richer in calcium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2, yet jerky is richer in iron, zinc, folate, copper, and choline.
- Jerky's daily need coverage for iron is 64% higher.
- Blue cheese has 26 times more calcium than jerky. Blue cheese has 528mg of calcium, while jerky has 20mg.
- Jerky contains less saturated fat.
We used Cheese, blue and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2540% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +35.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +121.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +133.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1648.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +467.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +204.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1133.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +169% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +960.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +23.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +96% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +431% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +70.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +272.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +608.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.4 g
Fats:
28.74 g
Carbs:
2.34 g
Water:
42.41 g
Other:
5.11 g
Protein:
33.2 g
Fats:
25.6 g
Carbs:
11 g
Water:
23.36 g
Other:
6.84 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +81.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +55.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +370.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.669 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.8 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.011 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -41.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +45.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +26.4% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.31mg | 5.42mg | 64% |
| Calcium | 528mg | 20mg | 51% |
| Zinc | 2.66mg | 8.11mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 1146mg | 2081mg | 41% |
| Saturated fat | 18.669g | 10.85g | 36% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.729mg | 0.163mg | 31% |
| Folate | 36µg | 134µg | 25% |
| Protein | 21.4g | 33.2g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 198µg | 0µg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.227mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.142mg | 18% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 109.1mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.22µg | 0.99µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.154mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 256mg | 597mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 48mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.778g | 11.305g | 9% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.8g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 51mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 10.7µg | 7% |
| Fats | 28.74g | 25.6g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.016mg | 1.732mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.111mg | 4% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 410kcal | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 387mg | 407mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 2.34g | 11g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.49mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 21IU | 11IU | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.8g | 1.011g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.179mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.34g | 9.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 9g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2.3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.312mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.785mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.124mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.919mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.852mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.584mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.087mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.556mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.758mg | 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
41%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
111%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerky is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.819g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blue cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 935mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Blue cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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