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Falafel vs. Broad bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Falafel and Broad bean?

  • Falafel is higher in Iron, Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Potassium, and Zinc, however, Broad bean is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Falafel's daily need coverage for Iron is 24% more.
  • Broad bean contains 17 times less Saturated Fat than Falafel. Falafel contains 2.383g of Saturated Fat, while Broad bean contains 0.142g.

We used Falafel, home-prepared and Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 +200%
Contains more Iron +128%
Contains more Magnesium +164.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +163%
Contains more Potassium +203.1%
Contains more Zinc +219.1%
Contains more Copper +330%
Contains more Manganese +164.8%
Contains less Sodium -86.1%
Equal in Selenium - 1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 23% 32% 18% 6% 13% 20% 35% 6%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +128%
Contains more Magnesium +164.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +163%
Contains more Potassium +203.1%
Contains more Zinc +219.1%
Contains more Copper +330%
Contains more Manganese +164.8%
Contains less Sodium -86.1%
Equal in Selenium - 1

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 B1 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +342.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +331%
Contains more Folate +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1976.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.9%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 0% 0% 66% 32% 21% 23% 4% 7% 44% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +342.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +331%
Contains more Folate +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1976.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +177.3%
Contains more Fats +3460%
Contains more Carbs +215.2%
Contains more Other +170%
Contains more Water +141.8%
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
5% 10% 84%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 10.1 g
Water: 83.7 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +177.3%
Contains more Fats +3460%
Contains more Carbs +215.2%
Contains more Other +170%
Contains more Water +141.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50755%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1272.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94%
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.303 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50755%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1272.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Broad bean Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 6.5g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 4.8g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 0.5g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 10.1g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 62kcal Falafel
Fiber 3.6g Broad bean
Calcium 54mg 18mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 1.5mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 31mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 73mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 193mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 41mg Broad bean
Zinc 1.5mg 0.47mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.06mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.261mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 1µg
Vitamin A 13IU 270IU Broad bean
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 14µg Broad bean
Vitamin C 1.6mg 19.8mg Broad bean
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.128mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.09mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 1.2mg Broad bean
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.066mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.029mg Falafel
Folate 93µg 58µg Falafel
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.048mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.178mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.215mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.37mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.313mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.037mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.195mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.235mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.115mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.142g Broad bean
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.02g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.303g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel Broad bean
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
18%
Falafel
18%
Broad bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
21%
Broad bean

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broad bean
Broad bean contains less Sodium (difference - 253mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.241g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broad bean
Broad bean is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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
  2. Broad bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170378/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.