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Cheddar Cheese vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cheddar Cheese and Falafel?

  • Cheddar Cheese is higher in Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Falafel is richer in Iron, Manganese, and Copper.
  • Cheddar Cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 82% more.
  • Falafel has less Cholesterol.

We used Cheese, cheddar and Falafel, home-prepared types 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.
Contains more Calcium +1214.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +137%
Contains more Zinc +142.7%
Contains more Selenium +2750%
Contains more Iron +2342.9%
Contains more Magnesium +203.7%
Contains more Potassium +669.7%
Contains less Sodium -55%
Contains more Copper +760%
Contains more Manganese +2459.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains more Calcium +1214.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +137%
Contains more Zinc +142.7%
Contains more Selenium +2750%
Contains more Iron +2342.9%
Contains more Magnesium +203.7%
Contains more Potassium +669.7%
Contains less Sodium -55%
Contains more Copper +760%
Contains more Manganese +2459.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +9453.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +403.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1669.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.4%
Contains more Folate +244.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
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 A +9453.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +403.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1669.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.4%
Contains more Folate +244.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +71.8%
Contains more Fats +87.1%
Contains more Other +52.7%
Contains more Carbs +930.4%
Equal in Water - 34.62
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 +71.8%
Contains more Fats +87.1%
Contains more Other +52.7%
Contains more Carbs +930.4%
Equal in Water - 34.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +192.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 10.171
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +192.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 10.171

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 31.84g Falafel
Protein 22.87g 13.31g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 17.8g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 31.84g Falafel
Calories 404kcal 333kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0.48g Falafel
Calcium 710mg 54mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 3.42mg Falafel
Magnesium 27mg 82mg Falafel
Phosphorus 455mg 192mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 585mg Falafel
Sodium 653mg 294mg Falafel
Zinc 3.64mg 1.5mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.258mg Falafel
Manganese 0.027mg 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 28.5µg 1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 13IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.146mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.166mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 1.044mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.292mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.125mg Falafel
Folate 27µg 93µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.134mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.492mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.567mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 0.944mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.856mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.187mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.707mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.562mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.364mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg Falafel
Trans Fat 0.917g 0g Falafel
Saturated Fat 18.867g 2.383g Falafel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 4.16g Falafel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheddar Cheese 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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 359mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.484g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.
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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.

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