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

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Summary of differences between Mozzarella cheese sticks and Jerky

  • Mozzarella cheese sticks have more Calcium, Vitamin K, and Manganese, while Jerky have more Iron, Zinc, Folate, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Jerky covers your daily need of Iron 57% more than Mozzarella cheese sticks.
  • Mozzarella cheese sticks contain 17 times more Calcium than Jerky. While Mozzarella cheese sticks contain 331mg of Calcium, Jerky contains only 20mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Mozzarella cheese sticks are lower.

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

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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.
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%
Jerky
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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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1555%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +227%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +51.4%
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%

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.
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%
Jerky
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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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +113.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +415.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.154mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.99µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +147.5%
Contains more WaterWater +61.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +144.8%
Contains more FatsFats +43.3%
Contains more OtherOther +83.9%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mozzarella cheese sticks Jerky
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 Mozzarella cheese sticks Jerky Opinion
Calories 324kcal 410kcal Jerky
Protein 13.56g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 17.87g 25.6g Jerky
Net carbs 25.62g 9.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 27.22g 11g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 32mg 48mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin D 11IU Jerky
Magnesium 21mg 51mg Jerky
Calcium 331mg 20mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Potassium 121mg 597mg Jerky
Iron 0.84mg 5.42mg Jerky
Sugar 2.83g 9g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Fiber 1.6g 1.8g Jerky
Copper 0.067mg 0.227mg Jerky
Zinc 1.98mg 8.11mg Jerky
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 358mg 407mg Jerky
Sodium 1008mg 2081mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 343IU 0IU Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin A 96µg 0µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin E 0.74mg 0.49mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin D 0.3µg Jerky
Manganese 0.363mg 0.111mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 16.2µg 10.7µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.154mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.257mg 0.142mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 0.98mg 1.732mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.163mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.179mg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.95µg 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 25.4µg 2.3µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 26µg 134µg Jerky
Trans Fat 0.372g Jerky
Choline 109.1mg Jerky
Saturated Fat 6.643g 10.85g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 4.287g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 5.104g 1.011g 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 0.003g 0g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella cheese sticks Jerky
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
30%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
36%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
111%
Jerky

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. Mozzarella cheese sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168076/nutrients
  2. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/nutrients

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

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