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Jerky vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Jerky and Falafel

  • Jerky has more Zinc, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Iron, Selenium, and Folate, however, Falafel is richer in Manganese.
  • Jerky covers your daily Sodium needs 78% more than Falafel.
  • Falafel contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Falafel, home-prepared.

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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.
Jerky
5
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Contains more Iron +58.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +112%
Contains more Zinc +440.7%
Contains more Selenium +970%
Contains more Calcium +170%
Contains more Magnesium +60.8%
Contains less Sodium -85.9%
Contains more Copper +13.7%
Contains more Manganese +522.5%
Equal in Potassium - 585
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 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains more Iron +58.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +112%
Contains more Zinc +440.7%
Contains more Selenium +970%
Contains more Calcium +170%
Contains more Magnesium +60.8%
Contains less Sodium -85.9%
Contains more Copper +13.7%
Contains more Manganese +522.5%
Equal in Potassium - 585

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
8
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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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.146
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 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.146

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
3
:
Contains more Protein +149.4%
Contains more Fats +43.8%
Contains more Other +181.5%
Contains more Carbs +189.5%
Contains more Water +48.2%
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
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
Contains more Protein +149.4%
Contains more Fats +43.8%
Contains more Other +181.5%
Contains more Carbs +189.5%
Contains more Water +48.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
1
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +311.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 10.171
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +311.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 10.171

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jerky Falafel
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 Jerky Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 9.2g 31.84g Falafel
Protein 33.2g 13.31g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 17.8g Jerky
Carbs 11g 31.84g Falafel
Calories 410kcal 333kcal Jerky
Sugar 9g Falafel
Fiber 1.8g Jerky
Calcium 20mg 54mg Falafel
Iron 5.42mg 3.42mg Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 82mg Falafel
Phosphorus 407mg 192mg Jerky
Potassium 597mg 585mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 294mg Falafel
Zinc 8.11mg 1.5mg Jerky
Copper 0.227mg 0.258mg Falafel
Manganese 0.111mg 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 10.7µg 1µg Jerky
Vitamin A 0IU 13IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Falafel
Vitamin E 0.49mg Jerky
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Jerky
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.146mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.166mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 1.044mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.292mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.125mg Jerky
Folate 134µg 93µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg 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 48mg 0mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 10.85g 2.383g Falafel
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 10.171g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 4.16g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/nutrients
  2. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.