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Jerky vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Jerky and Swiss cheese

  • Jerky has more Iron, Zinc, and Folate, however, Swiss cheese is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Phosphorus.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 87% more.
  • Jerky contains 42 times more Iron than Swiss cheese. Jerky contains 5.42mg of Iron, while Swiss cheese contains 0.13mg.
  • Swiss cheese contains less Sodium.

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

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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.
Contains more Iron +4069.2%
Contains more Magnesium +54.5%
Contains more Potassium +729.2%
Contains more Zinc +85.6%
Contains more Copper +383%
Contains more Manganese +326.9%
Contains more Calcium +4350%
Contains more Phosphorus +41%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Selenium +180.4%
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 267% 5% 24% 246% 7% 25% 120% 16% 4% 164%
Contains more Iron +4069.2%
Contains more Magnesium +54.5%
Contains more Potassium +729.2%
Contains more Zinc +85.6%
Contains more Copper +383%
Contains more Manganese +326.9%
Contains more Calcium +4350%
Contains more Phosphorus +41%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Selenium +180.4%

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
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2606.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +152.1%
Contains more Folate +1240%
Contains more Vitamin K +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +112.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +209.1%
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 63% 12% 0% 0% 3% 70% 2% 22% 17% 8% 383% 4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2606.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +152.1%
Contains more Folate +1240%
Contains more Vitamin K +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +112.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +209.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +23.1%
Contains more Carbs +663.9%
Contains more Other +129.5%
Contains more Fats +21.1%
Contains more Water +61.1%
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more Protein +23.1%
Contains more Carbs +663.9%
Contains more Other +129.5%
Contains more Fats +21.1%
Contains more Water +61.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.6%
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jerky Swiss 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 Swiss cheese Opinion
Net carbs 9.2g 1.44g Jerky
Protein 33.2g 26.96g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 30.99g Swiss cheese
Carbs 11g 1.44g Jerky
Calories 410kcal 393kcal Jerky
Sugar 9g 0g Swiss cheese
Fiber 1.8g 0g Jerky
Calcium 20mg 890mg Swiss cheese
Iron 5.42mg 0.13mg Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 33mg Jerky
Phosphorus 407mg 574mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 597mg 72mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 187mg Swiss cheese
Zinc 8.11mg 4.37mg Jerky
Copper 0.227mg 0.047mg Jerky
Manganese 0.111mg 0.026mg Jerky
Selenium 10.7µg 30µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 0IU 1047IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 288µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.6mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Jerky
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.011mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.302mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.064mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.353mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.071mg Jerky
Folate 134µg 10µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 3.06µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 2.3µg 1.4µg Jerky
Tryptophan 0.401mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 1.038mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 1.537mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 2.959mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 2.585mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.784mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 1.662mg Swiss cheese
Valine 2.139mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 1.065mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 48mg 93mg Jerky
Trans Fat 0.987g Jerky
Saturated Fat 10.85g 18.227g Jerky
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.018g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 8.046g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 1.341g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Swiss cheese

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Jerky Swiss cheese
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
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1894mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.377g)
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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.