Cheese sandwich vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cheese sandwich and jerky
- Cheese sandwich has more manganese, selenium, vitamin B2, and calcium; however, jerky is higher in zinc, vitamin B12, iron, and folate.
- Jerky covers your daily zinc needs 66% more than cheese sandwich.
- Jerky contains 10 times less calcium than cheese sandwich. Cheese sandwich contains 204mg of calcium, while jerky contains 20mg.
- Cheese sandwich has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of cheese sandwich is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling 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 | +920% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -59.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +875.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +127.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +95.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +106.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +41.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +832.2% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +132.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +200.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +83.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +281.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +45.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +725% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +109.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.8 g
Fats:
25 g
Carbs:
58.2 g
Water:
3.2 g
Other:
3.8 g
Protein:
33.2 g
Fats:
25.6 g
Carbs:
11 g
Water:
23.36 g
Other:
6.84 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +429.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +238.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +630% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +80% |
~equal in
Fats
~25.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
9.166 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 | -61.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +806.6% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~11.305g
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 vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 0.87mg | 8.11mg | 66% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 9.166g | 1.011g | 54% |
| Sodium | 839mg | 2081mg | 54% |
| Protein | 9.8g | 33.2g | 47% |
| Manganese | 1.083mg | 0.111mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12µg | 0.99µg | 36% |
| Iron | 2.62mg | 5.42mg | 35% |
| Saturated fat | 4.129g | 10.85g | 31% |
| Selenium | 24.3µg | 10.7µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.427mg | 0.142mg | 22% |
| Choline | 109.1mg | 20% | |
| Folate | 64µg | 134µg | 18% |
| Calcium | 204mg | 20mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.358mg | 0.154mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 58.2g | 11g | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 48mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 306mg | 597mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.622mg | 0.163mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.185mg | 1.732mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.16mg | 0.227mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.261mg | 0.179mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 1.8g | 5% |
| Calories | 497kcal | 410kcal | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 382mg | 407mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.351g | 11.305g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 21µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 54mg | 51mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 11IU | 1% | |
| Fats | 25g | 25.6g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 55.1g | 9.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.298mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.383mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.698mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.344mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.167mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.472mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.438mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.219mg | 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
32%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
111%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 1242mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.721g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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