Romano cheese vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between romano cheese and jerky
- Romano cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2; however, jerky is richer in iron, zinc, folate, and copper.
- Romano cheese covers your daily calcium needs 104% more than jerky.
- Jerky has 3 times less vitamin B2 than romano cheese. Romano cheese has 0.37mg of vitamin B2, while jerky has 0.142mg.
- Jerky contains less cholesterol.
- Romano cheese has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of romano cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of jerky is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, romano and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.
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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 | +5220% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +86.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.1% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +35.5% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +24.4% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +594.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +603.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +656.7% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +214.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +455% |
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 | +160.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +160.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +13.1% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +113% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +316.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2149.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +110.6% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1814.3% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +608.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
31.8 g
Fats:
26.94 g
Carbs:
3.63 g
Water:
30.91 g
Other:
6.72 g
Protein:
33.2 g
Fats:
25.6 g
Carbs:
11 g
Water:
23.36 g
Other:
6.84 g
Contains more WaterWater | +32.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +203% |
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Protein
~33.2g
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Fats
~25.6g
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Other
~6.84g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.115 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.593 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 | -36.6% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +44.2% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +70.5% |
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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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Calcium | 1064mg | 20mg | 104% |
Iron | 0.77mg | 5.42mg | 58% |
Phosphorus | 760mg | 407mg | 50% |
Zinc | 2.58mg | 8.11mg | 50% |
Folate | 7µg | 134µg | 32% |
Saturated fat | 17.115g | 10.85g | 28% |
Sodium | 1433mg | 2081mg | 28% |
Copper | 0.03mg | 0.227mg | 22% |
Cholesterol | 104mg | 48mg | 19% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.37mg | 0.142mg | 18% |
Choline | 15.4mg | 109.1mg | 17% |
Potassium | 86mg | 597mg | 15% |
Vitamin A | 96µg | 0µg | 11% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.154mg | 10% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.077mg | 1.732mg | 10% |
Monounsaturated fat | 7.838g | 11.305g | 9% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.085mg | 0.179mg | 7% |
Selenium | 14.5µg | 10.7µg | 7% |
Fiber | 0g | 1.8g | 7% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.424mg | 0.163mg | 5% |
Vitamin B12 | 1.12µg | 0.99µg | 5% |
Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.111mg | 4% |
Protein | 31.8g | 33.2g | 3% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.593g | 1.011g | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 0.49mg | 2% |
Magnesium | 41mg | 51mg | 2% |
Carbs | 3.63g | 11g | 2% |
Fats | 26.94g | 25.6g | 2% |
Calories | 387kcal | 410kcal | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 20IU | 11IU | 1% |
Net carbs | 3.63g | 9.2g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.73g | 9g | N/A |
Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2.3µg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.429mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 1.171mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.685mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 3.071mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 2.941mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.852mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 1.71mg | 0% | |
Valine | 2.183mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 1.231mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%

111%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Romano cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 648mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Jerky is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.265g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?

Jerky is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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