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Jerky vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Jerky and Focaccia

  • Jerky has more Zinc, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Iron, Choline, and Copper, however, Focaccia is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Jerky covers your daily Sodium needs 66% more than Focaccia.
  • Focaccia has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain.

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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
Jerky
6
:
4
Focaccia
Focaccia
Contains more Iron +71.5%
Contains more Magnesium +155%
Contains more Phosphorus +218%
Contains more Potassium +423.7%
Contains more Zinc +509.8%
Contains more Copper +149.5%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains less Sodium -73%
Contains more Manganese +227.9%
Contains more Selenium +48.6%
Jerky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Focaccia
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 119% 15% 55% 11% 74% 37% 31% 48% 87%
Contains more Iron +71.5%
Contains more Magnesium +155%
Contains more Phosphorus +218%
Contains more Potassium +423.7%
Contains more Zinc +509.8%
Contains more Copper +149.5%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains less Sodium -73%
Contains more Manganese +227.9%
Contains more Selenium +48.6%

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
Jerky
3
:
8
Focaccia
Focaccia
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +189.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +205.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +112%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +295.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +147.8%
Equal in Folate - 138
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%
Focaccia
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 29% 0% 0% 118% 70% 69% 39% 27% 104% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +189.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +205.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +112%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +295.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +147.8%
Equal in Folate - 138

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
Jerky
3
:
2
Focaccia
Focaccia
Contains more Protein +278.6%
Contains more Fats +224.5%
Contains more Other +324.8%
Contains more Carbs +225.6%
Contains more Water +96.5%
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
Focaccia
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more Protein +278.6%
Contains more Fats +224.5%
Contains more Other +324.8%
Contains more Carbs +225.6%
Contains more Water +96.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
Jerky
2
:
1
Focaccia
Focaccia
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +99.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.994
Jerky
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Focaccia
12% 75% 13%
Saturated Fat: 0.877 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.994 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +99.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.994

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Jerky Focaccia
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
34%
Jerky
39%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
48%
Focaccia

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 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 Cholesterol?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/nutrients
  2. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.