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Feta vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Feta and Jerky

  • Feta has more Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6, while Jerky has more Iron, Zinc, Folate, and Copper.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for Iron is 60% higher.
  • Jerky contains 25 times less Calcium than Feta. Feta contains 493mg of Calcium, while Jerky contains 20mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Jerky is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, feta 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.
Feta
3
:
7
Jerky
Contains more Calcium +2365%
Contains less Sodium -55.9%
Contains more Selenium +40.2%
Contains more Iron +733.8%
Contains more Magnesium +168.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.8%
Contains more Potassium +862.9%
Contains more Zinc +181.6%
Contains more Copper +609.4%
Contains more Manganese +296.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 148% 25% 14% 145% 6% 120% 79% 11% 4% 82%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains more Calcium +2365%
Contains less Sodium -55.9%
Contains more Selenium +40.2%
Contains more Iron +733.8%
Contains more Magnesium +168.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.8%
Contains more Potassium +862.9%
Contains more Zinc +181.6%
Contains more Copper +609.4%
Contains more Manganese +296.4%

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.
Feta
6
:
4
Jerky
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +494.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +493.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +136.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +172.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.8%
Contains more Folate +318.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +27.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.154
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 4% 12% 0% 39% 195% 19% 59% 98% 24% 212% 5%
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 D +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +494.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +493.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +136.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +172.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.8%
Contains more Folate +318.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +27.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.154

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
1
:
4
Jerky
Contains more Water +136.4%
Contains more Protein +133.6%
Contains more Fats +20.3%
Contains more Carbs +168.9%
Contains more Other +31.5%
14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 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 Water +136.4%
Contains more Protein +133.6%
Contains more Fats +20.3%
Contains more Carbs +168.9%
Contains more Other +31.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
0
:
3
Jerky
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +144.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.1%
74% 23% 3%
Saturated Fat: 14.946 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.591 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +144.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Jerky Opinion
Net carbs 4.09g 9.2g Jerky
Protein 14.21g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 21.28g 25.6g Jerky
Carbs 4.09g 11g Jerky
Calories 264kcal 410kcal Jerky
Sugar 4.09g 9g Feta
Fiber 0g 1.8g Jerky
Calcium 493mg 20mg Feta
Iron 0.65mg 5.42mg Jerky
Magnesium 19mg 51mg Jerky
Phosphorus 337mg 407mg Jerky
Potassium 62mg 597mg Jerky
Sodium 917mg 2081mg Feta
Zinc 2.88mg 8.11mg Jerky
Copper 0.032mg 0.227mg Jerky
Manganese 0.028mg 0.111mg Jerky
Selenium 15µg 10.7µg Feta
Vitamin A 422IU 0IU Feta
Vitamin A RAE 125µg 0µg Feta
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.49mg Jerky
Vitamin D 16IU 11IU Feta
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.3µg Feta
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.154mg
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.142mg Feta
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 1.732mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0.163mg Feta
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.179mg Feta
Folate 32µg 134µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0.99µg Feta
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.3µg Jerky
Tryptophan 0.2mg Feta
Threonine 0.637mg Feta
Isoleucine 0.803mg Feta
Leucine 1.395mg Feta
Lysine 1.219mg Feta
Methionine 0.368mg Feta
Phenylalanine 0.675mg Feta
Valine 1.065mg Feta
Histidine 0.397mg Feta
Cholesterol 89mg 48mg Jerky
Saturated Fat 14.946g 10.85g Jerky
Monounsaturated Fat 4.623g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 1.011g Jerky

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Feta Jerky
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
57%
Feta
34%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.096g)
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 lower in Sugar?
Feta
Feta is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Feta
Feta contains less Sodium (difference - 1164mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Feta
Feta is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.