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Cheddar Cheese vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cheddar Cheese and Jerky

  • Cheddar Cheese has more Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, and Vitamin B2, while Jerky has more Iron, Zinc, Folate, and Copper.
  • Cheddar Cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 69% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Jerky is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cheddar 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 Calcium +3450%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.8%
Contains less Sodium -68.6%
Contains more Selenium +166.4%
Contains more Iron +3771.4%
Contains more Magnesium +88.9%
Contains more Potassium +685.5%
Contains more Zinc +122.8%
Contains more Copper +656.7%
Contains more Manganese +311.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains more Calcium +3450%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.8%
Contains less Sodium -68.6%
Contains more Selenium +166.4%
Contains more Iron +3771.4%
Contains more Magnesium +88.9%
Contains more Potassium +685.5%
Contains more Zinc +122.8%
Contains more Copper +656.7%
Contains more Manganese +311.1%

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.
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Jerky
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +201.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +151.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +431%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2835.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +171.2%
Contains more Folate +396.3%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.99
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +201.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +151.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +431%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2835.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +171.2%
Contains more Folate +396.3%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.99
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +30.1%
Contains more Water +58.5%
Contains more Protein +45.2%
Contains more Carbs +256%
Contains more Other +84.4%
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
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 Fats +30.1%
Contains more Water +58.5%
Contains more Protein +45.2%
Contains more Carbs +256%
Contains more Other +84.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.3%
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Jerky Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 9.2g Jerky
Protein 22.87g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 33.31g 25.6g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 11g Jerky
Calories 404kcal 410kcal Jerky
Sugar 0.48g 9g Cheddar Cheese
Fiber 0g 1.8g Jerky
Calcium 710mg 20mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 5.42mg Jerky
Magnesium 27mg 51mg Jerky
Phosphorus 455mg 407mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 597mg Jerky
Sodium 653mg 2081mg Cheddar Cheese
Zinc 3.64mg 8.11mg Jerky
Copper 0.03mg 0.227mg Jerky
Manganese 0.027mg 0.111mg Jerky
Selenium 28.5µg 10.7µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 0IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.49mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 11IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.3µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.154mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.142mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 1.732mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.163mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.179mg Jerky
Folate 27µg 134µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0.99µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.3µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 48mg Jerky
Trans Fat 0.917g Jerky
Saturated Fat 18.867g 10.85g Jerky
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 1.011g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheddar Cheese Jerky
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
34%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.017g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1428mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.