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Figs vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between figs and jerky

  • Figs contain less zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, folate, selenium, choline, and copper than jerky.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for sodium is 90% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in figs is lower.
  • Jerky has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of jerky is 0, while the glycemic index of figs is 61.

The food types used in this comparison are Figs, raw 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.
Figs
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 11% 20% 14% 23% 4.1% 6% 0.13% 17% 1.1%
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 +75%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +157.3%
Contains more IronIron +1364.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +224.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +5306.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2807.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5250%

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.
Figs
4
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 6.7% 2.3% 2.2% 0% 15% 12% 7.5% 18% 26% 0% 12% 4.5% 2.6%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +84%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +345.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +184%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +333%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2133.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +2221.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
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19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Jerky
3
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 +74.4%
Contains more WaterWater +238.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +4326.7%
Contains more FatsFats +8433.3%
Contains more OtherOther +936.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
1
22% 24% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.144 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 -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17028.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +602.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Jerky DV% diff.
Sodium 1mg 2081mg 90%
Zinc 0.15mg 8.11mg 72%
Protein 0.75g 33.2g 65%
Iron 0.37mg 5.42mg 63%
Phosphorus 14mg 407mg 56%
Saturated fat 0.06g 10.85g 49%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg 41%
Fats 0.3g 25.6g 39%
Folate 6µg 134µg 32%
Monounsaturated fat 0.066g 11.305g 28%
Selenium 0.2µg 10.7µg 19%
Choline 4.7mg 109.1mg 19%
Copper 0.07mg 0.227mg 17%
Calories 74kcal 410kcal 17%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Potassium 232mg 597mg 11%
Magnesium 17mg 51mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.154mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.732mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.142mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 1.011g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.179mg 5%
Fiber 2.9g 1.8g 4%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.49mg 3%
Carbs 19.18g 11g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.163mg 3%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 4.7µg 2.3µg 2%
Calcium 35mg 20mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Manganese 0.128mg 0.111mg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 16.28g 9.2g N/A
Sugar 16.26g 9g N/A
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0%
Threonine 0.024mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0%
Leucine 0.033mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0%
Valine 0.028mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs 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
8%
Figs
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
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
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Figs
Figs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 2080mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.79g)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs
Figs is cheaper (difference - $3.4)

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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.