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Jerky vs. Mozzarella cheese sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Jerky and Mozzarella cheese sticks

  • Jerky has more Iron, Zinc, Folate, Copper, and Potassium, while Mozzarella cheese sticks has more Calcium, Vitamin K, and Manganese.
  • Jerky covers your daily need of Iron 57% more than Mozzarella cheese sticks.
  • Jerky contains 5 times more Folate than Mozzarella cheese sticks. While Jerky contains 134µg of Folate, Mozzarella cheese sticks contain only 26µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Mozzarella cheese sticks are lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks.

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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 15% 99% 11% 32% 22% 54% 153% 131% 47% 88%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +142.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +393.4%
Contains more IronIron +545.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +238.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +309.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1555%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +227%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +51.4%

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
5
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% 9% 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% 21% 15% 0% 38% 59% 18% 23% 19% 119% 64% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +113.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +415.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +51%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +133.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1004.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.15mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.95µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
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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% 18% 27% 38% 4%
Protein: 13.56 g
Fats: 17.87 g
Carbs: 27.22 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 3.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +144.8%
Contains more FatsFats +43.3%
Contains more OtherOther +83.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +147.5%
Contains more WaterWater +61.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
1
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
41% 27% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.104 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +163.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -38.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +404.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Mozzarella cheese sticks Opinion
Calories 410kcal 324kcal Jerky
Protein 33.2g 13.56g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 17.87g Jerky
Net carbs 9.2g 25.62g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 11g 27.22g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 48mg 32mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin D 11IU Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 21mg Jerky
Calcium 20mg 331mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 597mg 121mg Jerky
Iron 5.42mg 0.84mg Jerky
Sugar 9g 2.83g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fiber 1.8g 1.6g Jerky
Copper 0.227mg 0.067mg Jerky
Zinc 8.11mg 1.98mg Jerky
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 407mg 358mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 1008mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 0IU 343IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 0µg 96µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.74mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin D 0.3µg Jerky
Manganese 0.111mg 0.363mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 10.7µg 16.2µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.15mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.257mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.98mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.38mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.084mg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0.95µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg 25.4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 134µg 26µg Jerky
Trans Fat 0.372g Jerky
Choline 109.1mg Jerky
Saturated Fat 10.85g 6.643g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 4.287g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 5.104g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.175mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Threonine 0.472mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Isoleucine 0.718mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Leucine 1.468mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Lysine 1.211mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Methionine 0.411mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phenylalanine 0.811mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Valine 0.934mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Histidine 0.441mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fructose 0.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Mozzarella cheese sticks
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
36%
Jerky
30%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 1073mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.207g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
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. Mozzarella cheese sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168076/nutrients

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

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