Mozzarella vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mozzarella and jerky different?
- Mozzarella is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2; however, jerky is richer in iron, zinc, folate, copper, choline, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for jerky is 90% higher.
- Mozzarella contains 37 times more calcium than jerky. While mozzarella contains 731mg of calcium, jerky contains only 20mg.
- Mozzarella has less sodium.
- Jerky has a lower glycemic index (0) than mozzarella (27).
Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped, and formed are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +3555% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +46.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +96.2% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +528.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +2068% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +740.7% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +159.1% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +139.4% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +226.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +670% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1343.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +123.8% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +27.8% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1388.9% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +492.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Sodium | 16mg | 2081mg | 90% |
Calcium | 731mg | 20mg | 71% |
Iron | 0.25mg | 5.42mg | 65% |
Zinc | 3.13mg | 8.11mg | 45% |
Folate | 9µg | 134µg | 31% |
Copper | 0.027mg | 0.227mg | 22% |
Phosphorus | 524mg | 407mg | 17% |
Monounsaturated fat | 4.844g | 11.305g | 16% |
Choline | 18.4mg | 109.1mg | 16% |
Vitamin A | 137µg | 0µg | 15% |
Potassium | 95mg | 597mg | 15% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.34mg | 0.142mg | 15% |
Fats | 17.1g | 25.6g | 13% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.154mg | 11% |
Protein | 27.5g | 33.2g | 11% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.12mg | 1.732mg | 10% |
Selenium | 15.7µg | 10.7µg | 9% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.179mg | 8% |
Calories | 280kcal | 410kcal | 7% |
Fiber | 0g | 1.8g | 7% |
Magnesium | 26mg | 51mg | 6% |
Manganese | 0.111mg | 5% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.163mg | 3% | |
Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 0.99µg | 3% |
Carbs | 3.1g | 11g | 3% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.509g | 1.011g | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.49mg | 2% |
Cholesterol | 54mg | 48mg | 2% |
Net carbs | 3.1g | 9.2g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 13IU | 11IU | 0% |
Sugar | 1.23g | 9g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2.3µg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 10.867g | 10.85g | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.5 g
Fats:
17.1 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
49.9 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
33.2 g
Fats:
25.6 g
Carbs:
11 g
Water:
23.36 g
Other:
6.84 g
Contains more WaterWater | +113.6% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +49.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +254.8% |
Contains more OtherOther | +185% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.509 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.011 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +133.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +98.6% |
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Saturated fat
~10.85g