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Cumin vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cumin and Falafel

  • Falafel has less Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for Iron is 787% more.
  • Cumin has 17 times more Calcium than Falafel. Cumin has 931mg of Calcium, while Falafel has 54mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, cumin seed 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.
Cumin
10
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Contains more Calcium +1624.1%
Contains more Iron +1840.4%
Contains more Magnesium +346.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +159.9%
Contains more Potassium +205.6%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Zinc +220%
Contains more Copper +236%
Contains more Manganese +382.3%
Contains more Selenium +420%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains more Calcium +1624.1%
Contains more Iron +1840.4%
Contains more Magnesium +346.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +159.9%
Contains more Potassium +205.6%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Zinc +220%
Contains more Copper +236%
Contains more Manganese +382.3%
Contains more Selenium +420%

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.
Cumin
8
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Contains more Vitamin A +9669.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +381.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +330.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +338.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +248%
Contains more Folate +830%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 67% 0% 26% 157% 76% 86% 0% 101% 8% 0% 14%
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 +9669.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +381.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +330.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +338.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +248%
Contains more Folate +830%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
4
:
Contains more Protein +33.8%
Contains more Fats +25.1%
Contains more Carbs +38.9%
Contains more Other +213.6%
Contains more Water +329.5%
18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 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 +33.8%
Contains more Fats +25.1%
Contains more Carbs +38.9%
Contains more Other +213.6%
Contains more Water +329.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
2
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.9%
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 33.74g 31.84g Cumin
Protein 17.81g 13.31g Cumin
Fats 22.27g 17.8g Cumin
Carbs 44.24g 31.84g Cumin
Calories 375kcal 333kcal Cumin
Sugar 2.25g Falafel
Fiber 10.5g Cumin
Calcium 931mg 54mg Cumin
Iron 66.36mg 3.42mg Cumin
Magnesium 366mg 82mg Cumin
Phosphorus 499mg 192mg Cumin
Potassium 1788mg 585mg Cumin
Sodium 168mg 294mg Cumin
Zinc 4.8mg 1.5mg Cumin
Copper 0.867mg 0.258mg Cumin
Manganese 3.333mg 0.691mg Cumin
Selenium 5.2µg 1µg Cumin
Vitamin A 1270IU 13IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 1µg Cumin
Vitamin E 3.33mg Cumin
Vitamin C 7.7mg 1.6mg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.146mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.166mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 1.044mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 0.292mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.125mg Cumin
Folate 10µg 93µg Falafel
Vitamin K 5.4µg Cumin
Tryptophan 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 1.535g 2.383g Cumin
Monounsaturated Fat 14.04g 10.171g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 4.16g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cumin 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
51%
Cumin
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cumin
Cumin contains less Sodium (difference - 126mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.848g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($4)

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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.