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Jerky vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between jerky and neufchâtel cheese

  • Jerky has more zinc, iron, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B12, copper, selenium, and potassium, while neufchâtel cheese has more vitamin A.
  • Jerky covers your daily need for sodium, 76% more than neufchâtel cheese.
  • Jerky contains 42 times more iron than neufchâtel cheese. While jerky contains 5.42mg of iron, neufchâtel cheese contains only 0.13mg.
  • The amount of sodium in neufchâtel cheese is lower.
  • Jerky has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of jerky is 0, while the glycemic index of neufchâtel cheese is 27.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Cheese, neufchatel.

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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
8
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 7.1% 35% 13% 4.9% 9% 22% 59% 44% 1.4% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +410%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +292.8%
Contains more IronIron +4069.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +740.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +889%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +194.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +909.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +256.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +485%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84%

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
9
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% 80% 8% 0% 5.5% 36% 3.9% 35% 9.5% 38% 4.3% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +724.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +336.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +230%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +35.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +857.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +252.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.155mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
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
9% 23% 4% 63%
Protein: 9.15 g
Fats: 22.78 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 63.11 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +262.8%
Contains more FatsFats +12.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +206.4%
Contains more OtherOther +399.3%
Contains more WaterWater +170.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
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
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.97 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -15.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +95.5%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.97g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Neufchâtel cheese DV% diff.
Sodium 2081mg 334mg 76%
Iron 5.42mg 0.13mg 66%
Zinc 8.11mg 0.82mg 66%
Protein 33.2g 9.15g 48%
Phosphorus 407mg 138mg 38%
Folate 134µg 14µg 30%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0.3µg 29%
Vitamin A 0µg 241µg 27%
Copper 0.227mg 0.027mg 22%
Choline 109.1mg 20%
Selenium 10.7µg 3µg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 5.784g 14%
Potassium 597mg 152mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.041mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.022mg 11%
Calcium 20mg 117mg 10%
Magnesium 51mg 10mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.21mg 10%
Cholesterol 48mg 74mg 9%
Saturated fat 10.85g 12.79g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.575mg 8%
Calories 410kcal 253kcal 8%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.011mg 4%
Fats 25.6g 22.78g 4%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Carbs 11g 3.59g 2%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.4mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.155mg 1%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 3.59g N/A
Sugar 9g 3.19g N/A
Starch 0.5g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 0.97g 0%
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0%
Threonine 0.359mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.501mg 0%
Leucine 1.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.875mg 0%
Methionine 0.294mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.448mg 0%
Valine 0.609mg 0%
Histidine 0.27mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Neufchâtel 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
18%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1747mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.94g)
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. Neufchâtel cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171246/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.