Jerky vs. Romano cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between jerky and romano cheese
- Jerky has more iron, zinc, folate, and copper; however, romano cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
- Romano cheese covers your daily calcium needs 104% more than jerky.
- Romano cheese has 19 times less folate than jerky. Jerky has 134µg of folate, while romano cheese has 7µg.
- Romano cheese contains less sodium.
- Romano cheese has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of romano cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of jerky is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Cheese, romano.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +24.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +594.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +603.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +656.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +214.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +455% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5220% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +86.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.1% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +113% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +316.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2149.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +110.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1814.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +608.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +160.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +160.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +13.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
33.2 g
Fats:
25.6 g
Carbs:
11 g
Water:
23.36 g
Other:
6.84 g
Protein:
31.8 g
Fats:
26.94 g
Carbs:
3.63 g
Water:
30.91 g
Other:
6.72 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +203% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.3% |
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Protein
~31.8g
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Fats
~26.94g
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Other
~6.72g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.011 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.115 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.593 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +44.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +70.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 20mg | 1064mg | 104% |
| Iron | 5.42mg | 0.77mg | 58% |
| Phosphorus | 407mg | 760mg | 50% |
| Zinc | 8.11mg | 2.58mg | 50% |
| Folate | 134µg | 7µg | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 10.85g | 17.115g | 28% |
| Sodium | 2081mg | 1433mg | 28% |
| Copper | 0.227mg | 0.03mg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 104mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.37mg | 18% |
| Choline | 109.1mg | 15.4mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 597mg | 86mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 96µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.037mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.732mg | 0.077mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.305g | 7.838g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.085mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 10.7µg | 14.5µg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.163mg | 0.424mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.99µg | 1.12µg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.111mg | 0.02mg | 4% |
| Protein | 33.2g | 31.8g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.011g | 0.593g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 0.23mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 41mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 11g | 3.63g | 2% |
| Fats | 25.6g | 26.94g | 2% |
| Calories | 410kcal | 387kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 11IU | 20IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.2g | 3.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9g | 0.73g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2.2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.429mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.685mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 3.071mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.941mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.852mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.71mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 2.183mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 1.231mg | 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
35%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Romano cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 648mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerky is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.265g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerky is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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