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Falafel vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Falafel and Jerky

  • Falafel has more Manganese, however, Jerky is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Iron, Selenium, and Folate.
  • Jerky covers your daily Sodium needs 78% more than Falafel.
  • Jerky has 6 times less Manganese than Falafel. Falafel has 0.691mg of Manganese, while Jerky has 0.111mg.
  • Falafel contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Falafel, home-prepared 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.
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Jerky
Contains more Calcium +170%
Contains more Magnesium +60.8%
Contains less Sodium -85.9%
Contains more Copper +13.7%
Contains more Manganese +522.5%
Contains more Iron +58.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +112%
Contains more Zinc +440.7%
Contains more Selenium +970%
Equal in Potassium - 597
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains more Calcium +170%
Contains more Magnesium +60.8%
Contains less Sodium -85.9%
Contains more Copper +13.7%
Contains more Manganese +522.5%
Contains more Iron +58.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +112%
Contains more Zinc +440.7%
Contains more Selenium +970%
Equal in Potassium - 597

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.
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Jerky
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.2%
Contains more Folate +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.154
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.2%
Contains more Folate +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.154

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Jerky
Contains more Carbs +189.5%
Contains more Water +48.2%
Contains more Protein +149.4%
Contains more Fats +43.8%
Contains more Other +181.5%
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
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 Carbs +189.5%
Contains more Water +48.2%
Contains more Protein +149.4%
Contains more Fats +43.8%
Contains more Other +181.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Jerky
Contains less Saturated Fat -78%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +311.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.1%
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +311.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Falafel Jerky
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Jerky Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 9.2g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 17.8g 25.6g Jerky
Carbs 31.84g 11g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 410kcal Jerky
Sugar 9g Falafel
Fiber 1.8g Jerky
Calcium 54mg 20mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 5.42mg Jerky
Magnesium 82mg 51mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 407mg Jerky
Potassium 585mg 597mg Jerky
Sodium 294mg 2081mg Falafel
Zinc 1.5mg 8.11mg Jerky
Copper 0.258mg 0.227mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.111mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 10.7µg Jerky
Vitamin A 13IU 0IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Falafel
Vitamin E 0.49mg Jerky
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.154mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.142mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 1.732mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.163mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.179mg Jerky
Folate 93µg 134µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg Jerky
Tryptophan 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg Falafel
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 10.85g Falafel
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 1.011g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel Jerky
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
18%
Falafel
34%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 1787mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.467g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.