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, phosphorus, and vitamin A.
- 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.
- Swiss cheese has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of Swiss 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, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +54.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +729.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +4069.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +383% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +85.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +326.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4350% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2606.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +152.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +64.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1240% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +603.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +22.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +112.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +116.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +209.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
33.2 g
Fats:
25.6 g
Carbs:
11 g
Water:
23.36 g
Other:
6.84 g
Protein:
26.96 g
Fats:
30.99 g
Carbs:
1.44 g
Water:
37.63 g
Other:
2.98 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +663.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +129.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +61.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.011 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.227 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.341 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -40.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +40.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 20mg | 890mg | 87% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.99µg | 3.06µg | 86% |
| Sodium | 2081mg | 187mg | 82% |
| Iron | 5.42mg | 0.13mg | 66% |
| Selenium | 10.7µg | 30µg | 35% |
| Saturated fat | 10.85g | 18.227g | 34% |
| Zinc | 8.11mg | 4.37mg | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 288µg | 32% |
| Folate | 134µg | 10µg | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 407mg | 574mg | 24% |
| Copper | 0.227mg | 0.047mg | 20% |
| Choline | 109.1mg | 15.5mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 597mg | 72mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 93mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.011mg | 12% |
| Protein | 33.2g | 26.96g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.302mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.732mg | 0.064mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.179mg | 0.071mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.305g | 8.046g | 8% |
| Fats | 25.6g | 30.99g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 33mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.111mg | 0.026mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.163mg | 0.353mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 11g | 1.44g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.011g | 1.341g | 2% |
| Calories | 410kcal | 393kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 1.4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 11IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.2g | 1.44g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.987g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.401mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.038mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.537mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.959mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.585mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.784mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.662mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 2.139mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 1.065mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.018g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.734g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1894mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Swiss cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerky is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.377g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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