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Jerky vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Jerky and Feta

  • Jerky has more Iron, Zinc, Folate, and Copper, while Feta has more Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for Iron is 60% higher.
  • Feta contains 7 times less Copper than Jerky. Jerky contains 0.227mg of Copper, while Feta contains 0.032mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Feta is lower.

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

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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
7
:
3
Feta
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%
Contains more Calcium +2365%
Contains less Sodium -55.9%
Contains more Selenium +40.2%
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 148% 25% 14% 145% 6% 120% 79% 11% 4% 82%
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%
Contains more Calcium +2365%
Contains less Sodium -55.9%
Contains more Selenium +40.2%

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
4
:
6
Feta
Contains more Vitamin E +172.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.8%
Contains more Folate +318.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +27.8%
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%
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 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 26% 4% 12% 0% 39% 195% 19% 59% 98% 24% 212% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +172.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.8%
Contains more Folate +318.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +27.8%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.154

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
4
:
1
Feta
Contains more Protein +133.6%
Contains more Fats +20.3%
Contains more Carbs +168.9%
Contains more Other +31.5%
Contains more Water +136.4%
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
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
Contains more Protein +133.6%
Contains more Fats +20.3%
Contains more Carbs +168.9%
Contains more Other +31.5%
Contains more Water +136.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
3
:
0
Feta
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +144.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.1%
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
74% 23% 3%
Saturated Fat: 14.946 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.591 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.
Jerky Feta
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 Feta Opinion
Net carbs 9.2g 4.09g Jerky
Protein 33.2g 14.21g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 21.28g Jerky
Carbs 11g 4.09g Jerky
Calories 410kcal 264kcal Jerky
Sugar 9g 4.09g Feta
Fiber 1.8g 0g Jerky
Calcium 20mg 493mg Feta
Iron 5.42mg 0.65mg Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 19mg Jerky
Phosphorus 407mg 337mg Jerky
Potassium 597mg 62mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 917mg Feta
Zinc 8.11mg 2.88mg Jerky
Copper 0.227mg 0.032mg Jerky
Manganese 0.111mg 0.028mg Jerky
Selenium 10.7µg 15µg Feta
Vitamin A 0IU 422IU Feta
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 125µg Feta
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.18mg Jerky
Vitamin D 11IU 16IU Feta
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.4µg Feta
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.154mg
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.844mg Feta
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.991mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.967mg Feta
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.424mg Feta
Folate 134µg 32µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 1.69µg Feta
Vitamin K 2.3µg 1.8µg 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 48mg 89mg Jerky
Saturated Fat 10.85g 14.946g Jerky
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 4.623g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.591g Jerky

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Feta
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
57%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
63%
Feta

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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/nutrients
  2. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.