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Jerky vs. Camembert — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are jerky and camembert different?

  • Jerky is higher in iron, zinc, copper, folate, and choline; however, camembert is richer in calcium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for jerky is 64% higher.
  • Jerky contains 11 times more copper than camembert. While jerky contains 0.227mg of copper, camembert contains only 0.021mg.
  • Camembert has less sodium.
  • Jerky has a lower glycemic index (0) than camembert (27).

Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Cheese, camembert are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Jerky
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 116% 17% 12% 7% 65% 149% 110% 5% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +155%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +219.3%
Contains more IronIron +1542.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +981%
Contains more ZincZinc +240.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +192.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1840%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +35.5%

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.
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%
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% 80% 4.2% 6% 7% 113% 12% 82% 52% 163% 5% 47% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +174.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +15%
Contains more FolateFolate +116.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +608.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +243.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +736.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +31.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
20% 24% 52% 4%
Protein: 19.8 g
Fats: 24.26 g
Carbs: 0.46 g
Water: 51.8 g
Other: 3.68 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +67.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2291.3%
Contains more OtherOther +85.9%
Contains more WaterWater +121.7%
~equal in Fats ~24.26g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 15.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.724 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +61%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +39.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jerky Camembert
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 Jerky Camembert DV% diff.
Iron 5.42mg 0.33mg 64%
Sodium 2081mg 842mg 54%
Zinc 8.11mg 2.38mg 52%
Calcium 20mg 388mg 37%
Protein 33.2g 19.8g 27%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.488mg 27%
Vitamin A 0µg 241µg 27%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 1.364mg 24%
Copper 0.227mg 0.021mg 23%
Saturated fat 10.85g 15.259g 20%
Folate 134µg 62µg 18%
Choline 109.1mg 15.4mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 1.3µg 13%
Potassium 597mg 187mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.028mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 7.023g 11%
Phosphorus 407mg 347mg 9%
Cholesterol 48mg 72mg 8%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Magnesium 51mg 20mg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.63mg 7%
Selenium 10.7µg 14.5µg 7%
Calories 410kcal 300kcal 6%
Carbs 11g 0.46g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.227mg 4%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.038mg 3%
Fats 25.6g 24.26g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.724g 2%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.21mg 2%
Vitamin D 11IU 18IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.4µg 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 0.46g N/A
Sugar 9g 0.46g N/A
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.307mg 0%
Threonine 0.717mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.968mg 0%
Leucine 1.84mg 0%
Lysine 1.766mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.105mg 0%
Valine 1.279mg 0%
Histidine 0.683mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Camembert
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
35%
Jerky
45%
Camembert
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
57%
Camembert

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.409g)
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?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Camembert
Camembert contains less Sodium (difference - 1239mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Camembert
Camembert is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/nutrients
  2. Camembert - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172178/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.