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Focaccia vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between focaccia and jerky

  • Focaccia has more vitamin B1; however, jerky is higher in zinc, vitamin B12, phosphorus, iron, choline, and copper.
  • Jerky covers your daily sodium needs 66% more than focaccia.
  • Jerky contains 3 times less vitamin B1 than focaccia. Focaccia contains 0.47mg of vitamin B1, while jerky contains 0.154mg.
  • Focaccia has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of focaccia is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain 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 14% 11% 10% 119% 30% 36% 55% 73% 47% 87%
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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 -73%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +227.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +48.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +155%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +423.7%
Contains more IronIron +71.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +149.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +509.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +218%

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% 0% 28% 0% 118% 69% 69% 39% 26% 0% 14% 104% 1.6%
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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 EVitamin E +189.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +205.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +112%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +111.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +295.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +147.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +3662.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~134µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
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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 CarbsCarbs +225.6%
Contains more WaterWater +96.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +278.6%
Contains more FatsFats +224.5%
Contains more OtherOther +324.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 75% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.877 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.994 g
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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 -91.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +99.4%
~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.
Focaccia Jerky
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Focaccia Jerky DV% diff.
Sodium 561mg 2081mg 66%
Zinc 1.33mg 8.11mg 62%
Protein 8.77g 33.2g 49%
Saturated fat 0.877g 10.85g 45%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg 41%
Phosphorus 128mg 407mg 40%
Iron 3.16mg 5.42mg 28%
Fats 7.89g 25.6g 27%
Vitamin B1 0.47mg 0.154mg 26%
Choline 2.9mg 109.1mg 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Copper 0.091mg 0.227mg 15%
Potassium 114mg 597mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.67g 11.305g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.142mg 12%
Vitamin B3 3.67mg 1.732mg 12%
Manganese 0.364mg 0.111mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 0.163mg 10%
Selenium 15.9µg 10.7µg 9%
Calories 249kcal 410kcal 8%
Carbs 35.82g 11g 8%
Magnesium 20mg 51mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.42mg 0.49mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.179mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 2.3µg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Calcium 35mg 20mg 2%
Folate 138µg 134µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Net carbs 34.02g 9.2g N/A
Sugar 1.75g 9g N/A
Fiber 1.8g 1.8g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.994g 1.011g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Focaccia 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
36%
Focaccia
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Focaccia
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Focaccia
Focaccia contains less Sodium (difference - 1520mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.973g)
Which food is cheaper?
Focaccia
Focaccia is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.