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Jerky vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between jerky and gouda cheese

  • Jerky has more iron, zinc, folate, and copper; however, gouda cheese has more calcium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for gouda cheese is 68% higher.
  • Gouda cheese has 23 times less iron than jerky. Jerky has 5.42mg of iron, while gouda cheese has 0.24mg.
  • Gouda cheese is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Cheese, gouda.

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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
6
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 21% 210% 11% 9% 12% 106% 234% 107% 1.4% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +393.4%
Contains more IronIron +2158.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +530.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +107.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +909.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.6%
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
6
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% 55% 4.8% 7.5% 7.5% 77% 1.2% 20% 18% 193% 5.8% 16% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +413.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2649.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +123.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +538.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +608.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +135.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +55.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.3µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
3
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
25% 27% 2% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.94 g
Fats: 27.44 g
Carbs: 2.22 g
Water: 41.46 g
Other: 3.94 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +395.5%
Contains more OtherOther +73.6%
Contains more WaterWater +77.5%
~equal in Fats ~27.44g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
3
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
68% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.614 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.657 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +45.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +53.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jerky Gouda cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Gouda cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 20mg 700mg 68%
Iron 5.42mg 0.24mg 65%
Sodium 2081mg 819mg 55%
Zinc 8.11mg 3.9mg 38%
Saturated fat 10.85g 17.614g 31%
Folate 134µg 21µg 28%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 1.54µg 23%
Cholesterol 48mg 114mg 22%
Copper 0.227mg 0.036mg 21%
Phosphorus 407mg 546mg 20%
Vitamin A 0µg 165µg 18%
Choline 109.1mg 15.4mg 17%
Protein 33.2g 24.94g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.334mg 15%
Potassium 597mg 121mg 14%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.063mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.03mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 7.747g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.08mg 8%
Selenium 10.7µg 14.5µg 7%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Magnesium 51mg 29mg 5%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.011mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.34mg 4%
Calories 410kcal 356kcal 3%
Carbs 11g 2.22g 3%
Fats 25.6g 27.44g 3%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.24mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.657g 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.5µg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 20IU 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 2.22g N/A
Sugar 9g 2.22g N/A
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.93mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.306mg 0%
Leucine 2.564mg 0%
Lysine 2.654mg 0%
Methionine 0.719mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 0%
Valine 1.806mg 0%
Histidine 1.032mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Gouda cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
32%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
79%
Gouda cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.764g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1262mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Gouda cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171241/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.