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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.
  • Falafel has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of falafel is 33, while the glycemic index of jerky is 0.

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
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 59% 16% 52% 128% 86% 41% 82% 38% 90% 5.5%
Contains more IronIron +58.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +440.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +112%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +970%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +170%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +522.5%
~equal in Potassium ~585mg

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
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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%
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 5.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 38% 20% 18% 29% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +44.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +79.1%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.146mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
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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
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 ProteinProtein +149.4%
Contains more FatsFats +43.8%
Contains more OtherOther +181.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +189.5%
Contains more WaterWater +48.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
14% 61% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.383 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.16 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +311.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~10.171g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Falafel DV% diff.
Sodium 2081mg 294mg 78%
Zinc 8.11mg 1.5mg 60%
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg 41%
Protein 33.2g 13.31g 40%
Saturated fat 10.85g 2.383g 38%
Phosphorus 407mg 192mg 31%
Iron 5.42mg 3.42mg 25%
Manganese 0.111mg 0.691mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 4.16g 21%
Choline 109.1mg 20%
Selenium 10.7µg 1µg 18%
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg 16%
Fats 25.6g 17.8g 12%
Folate 134µg 93µg 10%
Magnesium 51mg 82mg 7%
Fiber 1.8g 7%
Carbs 11g 31.84g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.125mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 1.044mg 4%
Calories 410kcal 333kcal 4%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.292mg 3%
Copper 0.227mg 0.258mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 11.305g 10.171g 3%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3%
Calcium 20mg 54mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.166mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.146mg 1%
Net carbs 9.2g 31.84g N/A
Potassium 597mg 585mg 0%
Sugar 9g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0%
Threonine 0.492mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0%
Leucine 0.944mg 0%
Lysine 0.856mg 0%
Methionine 0.187mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0%
Valine 0.562mg 0%
Histidine 0.364mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Falafel
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
35%
Jerky
17%
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 Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
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 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.