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Jerky vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Jerky and Roquefort

  • Jerky has more Iron, Zinc, Copper, Folate, and Potassium, while Roquefort has more Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B5.
  • Roquefort's daily need coverage for Calcium is 64% higher.
  • Roquefort contains 10 times less Iron than Jerky. Jerky contains 5.42mg of Iron, while Roquefort contains 0.56mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Jerky is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Cheese, roquefort.

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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
Jerky
7
:
3
Roquefort
Roquefort
Contains more Iron +867.9%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Potassium +556%
Contains more Zinc +289.9%
Contains more Copper +567.6%
Contains more Manganese +270%
Contains more Calcium +3210%
Contains less Sodium -13.1%
Contains more Selenium +35.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 392
Jerky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Roquefort
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 199% 22% 22% 169% 9% 236% 57% 12% 4% 80%
Contains more Iron +867.9%
Contains more Magnesium +70%
Contains more Potassium +556%
Contains more Zinc +289.9%
Contains more Copper +567.6%
Contains more Manganese +270%
Contains more Calcium +3210%
Contains less Sodium -13.1%
Contains more Selenium +35.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 392

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
Jerky
8
:
3
Roquefort
Roquefort
Contains more Vitamin B1 +285%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.4%
Contains more Folate +173.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +312.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +962%
Jerky
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%
Roquefort
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 0% 0% 0% 10% 136% 14% 104% 29% 37% 80% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +285%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.4%
Contains more Folate +173.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +312.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +962%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
Jerky
3
:
2
Roquefort
Roquefort
Contains more Protein +54.1%
Contains more Carbs +450%
Contains more Fats +19.7%
Contains more Water +68.6%
Equal in Other - 6.44
Jerky
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Roquefort
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
Contains more Protein +54.1%
Contains more Carbs +450%
Contains more Fats +19.7%
Contains more Water +68.6%
Equal in Other - 6.44

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
Jerky
2
:
1
Roquefort
Roquefort
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.6%
Jerky
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Roquefort
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.32 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jerky Roquefort
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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Roquefort Opinion
Net carbs 9.2g 2g Jerky
Protein 33.2g 21.54g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 30.64g Roquefort
Carbs 11g 2g Jerky
Calories 410kcal 369kcal Jerky
Sugar 9g Roquefort
Fiber 1.8g 0g Jerky
Calcium 20mg 662mg Roquefort
Iron 5.42mg 0.56mg Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 30mg Jerky
Phosphorus 407mg 392mg Jerky
Potassium 597mg 91mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 1809mg Roquefort
Zinc 8.11mg 2.08mg Jerky
Copper 0.227mg 0.034mg Jerky
Manganese 0.111mg 0.03mg Jerky
Selenium 10.7µg 14.5µg Roquefort
Vitamin A 0IU 1047IU Roquefort
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 294µg Roquefort
Vitamin E 0.49mg Jerky
Vitamin D 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.04mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.586mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.734mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 1.731mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.124mg Jerky
Folate 134µg 49µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0.64µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg Jerky
Tryptophan 0.303mg Roquefort
Threonine 0.965mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 1.217mg Roquefort
Leucine 2.114mg Roquefort
Lysine 1.848mg Roquefort
Methionine 0.558mg Roquefort
Phenylalanine 1.023mg Roquefort
Valine 1.614mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.602mg Roquefort
Cholesterol 48mg 90mg Jerky
Saturated Fat 10.85g 19.263g Jerky
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 8.474g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 1.32g Roquefort

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is better in case of low diet
Jerky Roquefort
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
39%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roquefort
Roquefort contains less Sodium (difference - 272mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Roquefort
Roquefort is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.413g)
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 richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.