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Neufchâtel cheese vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between neufchâtel cheese and jerky

  • Neufchâtel cheese has more vitamin A, while jerky has more zinc, iron, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B12, copper, selenium, and potassium.
  • Jerky covers your daily need for sodium, 76% more than neufchâtel cheese.
  • 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 Cheese, neufchatel 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 7.1% 35% 13% 4.9% 9% 22% 59% 44% 1.4% 16%
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 +485%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84%
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%

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% 80% 8% 0% 5.5% 36% 3.9% 35% 9.5% 38% 4.3% 11% 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% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +252.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +22.5%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.142mg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.97 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 -15.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +95.5%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.011g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Neufchâtel cheese Jerky
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 Neufchâtel cheese Jerky DV% diff.
Sodium 334mg 2081mg 76%
Iron 0.13mg 5.42mg 66%
Zinc 0.82mg 8.11mg 66%
Protein 9.15g 33.2g 48%
Phosphorus 138mg 407mg 38%
Folate 14µg 134µg 30%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.99µg 29%
Vitamin A 241µg 0µg 27%
Copper 0.027mg 0.227mg 22%
Choline 109.1mg 20%
Selenium 3µg 10.7µg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.784g 11.305g 14%
Potassium 152mg 597mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.179mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.154mg 11%
Calcium 117mg 20mg 10%
Magnesium 10mg 51mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.21mg 1.732mg 10%
Cholesterol 74mg 48mg 9%
Saturated fat 12.79g 10.85g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.575mg 0.163mg 8%
Calories 253kcal 410kcal 8%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.111mg 4%
Fats 22.78g 25.6g 4%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 2%
Carbs 3.59g 11g 2%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.49mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.142mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 2.3µg 1%
Vitamin D 11IU 1%
Net carbs 3.59g 9.2g N/A
Sugar 3.19g 9g N/A
Starch 0.5g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.97g 1.011g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Neufchâtel cheese 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
18%
Neufchâtel cheese
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Neufchâtel cheese
111%
Jerky

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. Neufchâtel cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171246/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.