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Jerky vs. Muenster cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between jerky and muenster cheese

  • Jerky has more iron, zinc, folate, copper, and choline; however, muenster cheese is richer in calcium, vitamin A, and vitamin B12.
  • Muenster cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 70% more.
  • Jerky contains 13 times more iron than muenster cheese. Jerky contains 5.42mg of iron, while muenster cheese contains 0.41mg.
  • Muenster cheese contains less sodium.
  • Muenster cheese has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of muenster cheese is 27, while the glycemic index of jerky is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Cheese, muenster.

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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 19% 215% 12% 15% 10% 77% 201% 82% 1% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +345.5%
Contains more IronIron +1222%
Contains more CopperCopper +632.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +188.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1287.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3485%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.8%
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% 99% 5.2% 9% 3.3% 74% 1.9% 11% 13% 184% 6.3% 9% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1084.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1581.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +219.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1016.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +608.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +125.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +48.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.5µg

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
23% 30% 42% 4%
Protein: 23.41 g
Fats: 30.04 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 41.77 g
Other: 3.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +41.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +882.1%
Contains more OtherOther +86.9%
Contains more FatsFats +17.3%
Contains more WaterWater +78.8%

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
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.113 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.661 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -43.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +53%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jerky Muenster cheese
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Muenster cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 20mg 717mg 70%
Iron 5.42mg 0.41mg 63%
Sodium 2081mg 628mg 63%
Zinc 8.11mg 2.81mg 48%
Saturated fat 10.85g 19.113g 38%
Vitamin A 0µg 298µg 33%
Folate 134µg 12µg 31%
Copper 0.227mg 0.031mg 22%
Protein 33.2g 23.41g 20%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 1.47µg 20%
Choline 109.1mg 15.4mg 17%
Cholesterol 48mg 96mg 16%
Potassium 597mg 134mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.32mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.013mg 12%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.103mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.056mg 9%
Phosphorus 407mg 468mg 9%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Fats 25.6g 30.04g 7%
Selenium 10.7µg 14.5µg 7%
Magnesium 51mg 27mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 8.711g 6%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.008mg 4%
Carbs 11g 1.12g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.661g 2%
Calories 410kcal 368kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.6µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 22IU 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 1.12g N/A
Sugar 9g 1.12g N/A
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.327mg 0%
Threonine 0.888mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.145mg 0%
Leucine 2.26mg 0%
Lysine 2.139mg 0%
Methionine 0.569mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.24mg 0%
Valine 1.482mg 0%
Histidine 0.829mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Muenster cheese
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
35%
Jerky
33%
Muenster cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
71%
Muenster cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1453mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.263g)
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?
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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. Muenster cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171245/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.