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Almond vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Almond and Falafel different?

  • Almond is higher in Copper, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, however, Falafel is richer in Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Almond is 86% higher.
  • Almond contains 7 times more Vitamin B2 than Falafel. While Almond contains 1.138mg of Vitamin B2, Falafel contains only 0.166mg.
  • Almond has less Sodium.

Nuts, almonds and Falafel, home-prepared are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Almond
10
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Contains more Calcium +398.1%
Contains more Magnesium +229.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +150.5%
Contains more Potassium +25.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +108%
Contains more Copper +299.6%
Contains more Manganese +215.3%
Contains more Selenium +310%
Equal in Iron - 3.42
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 140% 193% 207% 65% 1% 86% 344% 285% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains more Calcium +398.1%
Contains more Magnesium +229.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +150.5%
Contains more Potassium +25.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +108%
Contains more Copper +299.6%
Contains more Manganese +215.3%
Contains more Selenium +310%
Equal in Iron - 3.42

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.
Almond
7
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +585.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +246.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +550%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +111.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.125
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 513% 0% 0% 52% 263% 68% 29% 32% 33% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +585.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +246.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +550%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +111.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.125

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Almond
3
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Contains more Protein +58.9%
Contains more Fats +180.5%
Contains more Other +21.8%
Contains more Carbs +47.7%
Contains more Water +685%
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 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 Protein +58.9%
Contains more Fats +180.5%
Contains more Other +21.8%
Contains more Carbs +47.7%
Contains more Water +685%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Almond
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +210.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +196.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.3%
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.329 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +210.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +196.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 9.05g 31.84g Falafel
Protein 21.15g 13.31g Almond
Fats 49.93g 17.8g Almond
Carbs 21.55g 31.84g Falafel
Calories 579kcal 333kcal Almond
Starch 0.72g Almond
Fructose 0.11g Almond
Sugar 4.35g Falafel
Fiber 12.5g Almond
Calcium 269mg 54mg Almond
Iron 3.71mg 3.42mg Almond
Magnesium 270mg 82mg Almond
Phosphorus 481mg 192mg Almond
Potassium 733mg 585mg Almond
Sodium 1mg 294mg Almond
Zinc 3.12mg 1.5mg Almond
Copper 1.031mg 0.258mg Almond
Manganese 2.179mg 0.691mg Almond
Selenium 4.1µg 1µg Almond
Vitamin A 2IU 13IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Falafel
Vitamin E 25.63mg Almond
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.146mg Almond
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.166mg Almond
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 1.044mg Almond
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 0.292mg Almond
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.125mg Almond
Folate 44µg 93µg Falafel
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.134mg Almond
Threonine 0.601mg 0.492mg Almond
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0.567mg Almond
Leucine 1.473mg 0.944mg Almond
Lysine 0.568mg 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.157mg 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0.707mg Almond
Valine 0.855mg 0.562mg Almond
Histidine 0.539mg 0.364mg Almond
Trans Fat 0.015g 0g Falafel
Saturated Fat 3.802g 2.383g Falafel
Monounsaturated Fat 31.551g 10.171g Almond
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 4.16g Almond
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almond
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almond
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almond

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Almond Falafel
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
82%
Almond
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almond
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.419g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond
Almond is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond
Almond is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond
Almond is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almond
Almond is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Almond - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.