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Jerky vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Jerky and Parmigiano-Reggiano?

  • Jerky is richer in Iron, Zinc, Folate, and Choline, yet Parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for Calcium is 109% higher.
  • Jerky has 13 times more Folate than Parmigiano-Reggiano. Jerky has 134µg of Folate, while Parmigiano-Reggiano has 10µg.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano contains less Sodium.

We used Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +502.2%
Contains more Magnesium +34.2%
Contains more Potassium +377.6%
Contains more Zinc +109.6%
Contains more Manganese +30.6%
Contains more Calcium +5445%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.1%
Contains less Sodium -26.5%
Contains more Selenium +65.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.238
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Contains more Iron +502.2%
Contains more Magnesium +34.2%
Contains more Potassium +377.6%
Contains more Zinc +109.6%
Contains more Manganese +30.6%
Contains more Calcium +5445%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.1%
Contains less Sodium -26.5%
Contains more Selenium +65.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.238

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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Contains more Vitamin E +188.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +431%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1419.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +265.3%
Contains more Folate +1240%
Contains more Vitamin K +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +242.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +99.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +128.3%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 37% 4% 12% 0% 8% 113% 3% 20% 12% 8% 283% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +188.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +431%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1419.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +265.3%
Contains more Folate +1240%
Contains more Vitamin K +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +242.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +99.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +128.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +66%
Contains more Fats +28%
Contains more Carbs +702.9%
Contains more Water +116.6%
Contains more Other +17.4%
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% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more Protein +66%
Contains more Fats +28%
Contains more Carbs +702.9%
Contains more Water +116.6%
Contains more Other +17.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118.8%
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jerky Parmigiano-Reggiano
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Parmigiano-Reggiano Opinion
Net carbs 9.2g 1.37g Jerky
Protein 33.2g 20g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 20g Jerky
Carbs 11g 1.37g Jerky
Calories 410kcal 265kcal Jerky
Sugar 9g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fiber 1.8g 0g Jerky
Calcium 20mg 1109mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 5.42mg 0.9mg Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 38mg Jerky
Phosphorus 407mg 729mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 597mg 125mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 1529mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Zinc 8.11mg 3.87mg Jerky
Copper 0.227mg 0.238mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.111mg 0.085mg Jerky
Selenium 10.7µg 17.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 0IU 605IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 160µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.17mg Jerky
Vitamin D 11IU 15IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.4µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.029mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.486mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.114mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.325mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.049mg Jerky
Folate 134µg 10µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 2.26µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 2.3µg 1.7µg Jerky
Tryptophan 0.24mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 1.519mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 1.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 48mg 88mg Jerky
Saturated Fat 10.85g 13.317g Jerky
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 6.098g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.462g Jerky

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerky Parmigiano-Reggiano
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
34%
Jerky
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano contains less Sodium (difference - 552mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.467g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/nutrients

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

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