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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.

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% 0.12% 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% 9% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
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 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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Focaccia Jerky Opinion
Calories 249kcal 410kcal Jerky
Protein 8.77g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 7.89g 25.6g Jerky
Net carbs 34.02g 9.2g Focaccia
Carbs 35.82g 11g Focaccia
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg Focaccia
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Jerky
Magnesium 20mg 51mg Jerky
Calcium 35mg 20mg Focaccia
Potassium 114mg 597mg Jerky
Iron 3.16mg 5.42mg Jerky
Sugar 1.75g 9g Focaccia
Fiber 1.8g 1.8g
Copper 0.091mg 0.227mg Jerky
Zinc 1.33mg 8.11mg Jerky
Phosphorus 128mg 407mg Jerky
Sodium 561mg 2081mg Focaccia
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Focaccia
Vitamin E 1.42mg 0.49mg Focaccia
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Jerky
Manganese 0.364mg 0.111mg Focaccia
Selenium 15.9µg 10.7µg Focaccia
Vitamin B1 0.47mg 0.154mg Focaccia
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.142mg Focaccia
Vitamin B3 3.67mg 1.732mg Focaccia
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 0.163mg Focaccia
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.179mg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 5.7µg 2.3µg Focaccia
Folate 138µg 134µg Focaccia
Choline 2.9mg 109.1mg Jerky
Saturated Fat 0.877g 10.85g Focaccia
Monounsaturated Fat 5.67g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 0.994g 1.011g Jerky

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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
36%
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?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in vitamins

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.