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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 are lower.

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
Figs
3
:
7
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +15.3%
Contains more Iron +1364.9%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +2807.1%
Contains more Potassium +157.3%
Contains more Zinc +5306.7%
Contains more Copper +224.3%
Contains more Selenium +5250%
Figs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 14% 13% 6% 21% 1% 5% 24% 17% 2%
Jerky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +15.3%
Contains more Iron +1364.9%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +2807.1%
Contains more Potassium +157.3%
Contains more Zinc +5306.7%
Contains more Copper +224.3%
Contains more Selenium +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
Figs
4
:
8
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84%
Contains more Vitamin K +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +345.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +184%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +333%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.4%
Contains more Folate +2133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Figs
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 3% 0% 7% 15% 12% 8% 18% 27% 5% 0% 12%
Jerky
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 B5 +84%
Contains more Vitamin K +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +345.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +184%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +333%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.4%
Contains more Folate +2133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
Figs
2
:
3
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Carbs +74.4%
Contains more Water +238.7%
Contains more Protein +4326.7%
Contains more Fats +8433.3%
Contains more Other +936.4%
Figs
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Jerky
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 +74.4%
Contains more Water +238.7%
Contains more Protein +4326.7%
Contains more Fats +8433.3%
Contains more Other +936.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
Figs
1
:
2
Jerky
Jerky
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17028.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +602.1%
Figs
22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.144 g
Jerky
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17028.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Jerky Opinion
Net carbs 16.28g 9.2g Figs
Protein 0.75g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 0.3g 25.6g Jerky
Carbs 19.18g 11g Figs
Calories 74kcal 410kcal Jerky
Sugar 16.26g 9g Jerky
Fiber 2.9g 1.8g Figs
Calcium 35mg 20mg Figs
Iron 0.37mg 5.42mg Jerky
Magnesium 17mg 51mg Jerky
Phosphorus 14mg 407mg Jerky
Potassium 232mg 597mg Jerky
Sodium 1mg 2081mg Figs
Zinc 0.15mg 8.11mg Jerky
Copper 0.07mg 0.227mg Jerky
Manganese 0.128mg 0.111mg Figs
Selenium 0.2µg 10.7µg Jerky
Vitamin A 142IU 0IU Figs
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Figs
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.49mg Jerky
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Figs
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.154mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.142mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.732mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.163mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.179mg Jerky
Folate 6µg 134µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 4.7µg 2.3µg Figs
Tryptophan 0.006mg Figs
Threonine 0.024mg Figs
Isoleucine 0.023mg Figs
Leucine 0.033mg Figs
Lysine 0.03mg Figs
Methionine 0.006mg Figs
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Figs
Valine 0.028mg Figs
Histidine 0.011mg Figs
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg Figs
Saturated Fat 0.06g 10.85g Figs
Monounsaturated Fat 0.066g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 1.011g Jerky

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs 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
9%
Figs
34%
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 contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 2080mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Figs
Figs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
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.