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Roquefort vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between roquefort and jerky

  • Roquefort has more calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and vitamin A, while jerky has more iron, zinc, copper, folate, and potassium.
  • Roquefort's daily need coverage for calcium is 64% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in jerky is lower.
  • Jerky has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of jerky is 0, while the glycemic index of roquefort is 27.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, roquefort 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 199% 8% 21% 11% 57% 168% 236% 3.9% 79%
Jerky
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3210%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +35.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +70%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +556%
Contains more IronIron +867.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +567.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +289.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +270%
~equal in Phosphorus ~407mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 98% 0% 0% 10% 135% 14% 104% 29% 80% 0% 37% 0%
Jerky
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +312.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +962%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +285%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +136%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +54.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +173.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
Jerky
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33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more FatsFats +19.7%
Contains more WaterWater +68.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +450%
~equal in Other ~6.84g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.263 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.32 g
Jerky
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47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -43.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +33.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Roquefort Jerky
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roquefort Jerky DV% diff.
Calcium 662mg 20mg 64%
Iron 0.56mg 5.42mg 61%
Zinc 2.08mg 8.11mg 55%
Saturated fat 19.263g 10.85g 38%
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.142mg 34%
Vitamin A 294µg 0µg 33%
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 0.163mg 31%
Protein 21.54g 33.2g 23%
Folate 49µg 134µg 21%
Copper 0.034mg 0.227mg 21%
Choline 109.1mg 20%
Potassium 91mg 597mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.99µg 15%
Cholesterol 90mg 48mg 14%
Sodium 1809mg 2081mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.154mg 10%
Fats 30.64g 25.6g 8%
Selenium 14.5µg 10.7µg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 8.474g 11.305g 7%
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 1.732mg 6%
Magnesium 30mg 51mg 5%
Manganese 0.03mg 0.111mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.179mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3%
Carbs 2g 11g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 1.011g 2%
Calories 369kcal 410kcal 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Phosphorus 392mg 407mg 2%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Net carbs 2g 9.2g N/A
Sugar 9g N/A
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0%
Threonine 0.965mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.217mg 0%
Leucine 2.114mg 0%
Lysine 1.848mg 0%
Methionine 0.558mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 0%
Valine 1.614mg 0%
Histidine 0.602mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roquefort Jerky
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
39%
Roquefort
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roquefort
Roquefort contains less Sodium (difference - 272mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Roquefort
Roquefort is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.413g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/nutrients
  2. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.