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Cutlet vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cutlet and Falafel

  • Cutlet is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6, yet Falafel is richer in Folate, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Cutlet is 158% higher.
  • Cutlet contains 8 times more Vitamin B2 than Falafel. Cutlet contains 1.33mg of Vitamin B2, while Falafel contains 0.166mg.
  • Cutlet contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are WORTHINGTON Multigrain Cutlets, canned, unprepared 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.
Cutlet
0
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10
Falafel
Contains more Calcium +145.5%
Contains more Iron +101.2%
Contains more Magnesium +2633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +242.9%
Contains more Potassium +457.1%
Contains less Sodium -20.8%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 64% 3% 24% 10% 49% 28% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains more Calcium +145.5%
Contains more Iron +101.2%
Contains more Magnesium +2633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +242.9%
Contains more Potassium +457.1%
Contains less Sodium -20.8%
Contains more Zinc +50%

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.
Cutlet
4
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +701.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2418.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +192%
Contains more Folate +4550%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 362% 0% 0% 13% 307% 493% 0% 116% 2% 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 B2 +701.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2418.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +192%
Contains more Folate +4550%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cutlet
2
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Contains more Protein +75%
Contains more Water +92.6%
Contains more Fats +1086.7%
Contains more Carbs +336.2%
Contains more Other +99.2%
23% 7% 67%
Protein: 23.29 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 66.69 g
Other: 1.22 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 +75%
Contains more Water +92.6%
Contains more Fats +1086.7%
Contains more Carbs +336.2%
Contains more Other +99.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cutlet
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4985.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +420%
23% 15% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 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 Monounsaturated Fat +4985.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +420%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cutlet Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 2.8g 31.84g Falafel
Protein 23.29g 13.31g Cutlet
Fats 1.5g 17.8g Falafel
Carbs 7.3g 31.84g Falafel
Calories 117kcal 333kcal Falafel
Sugar 0.2g Falafel
Fiber 4.5g Cutlet
Calcium 22mg 54mg Falafel
Iron 1.7mg 3.42mg Falafel
Magnesium 3mg 82mg Falafel
Phosphorus 56mg 192mg Falafel
Potassium 105mg 585mg Falafel
Sodium 371mg 294mg Falafel
Zinc 1mg 1.5mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg Falafel
Vitamin A 0IU 13IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Falafel
Vitamin E 18.09mg Cutlet
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.146mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 1.33mg 0.166mg Cutlet
Vitamin B3 26.29mg 1.044mg Cutlet
Vitamin B5 0.292mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.125mg Cutlet
Folate 2µg 93µg Falafel
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 0.3g 2.383g Cutlet
Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 4.16g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cutlet 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
108%
Cutlet
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Cutlet
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cutlet
Cutlet is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.083g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cutlet
Cutlet is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Cutlet
Cutlet is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. 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.