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Falafel vs. Green bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Falafel and Green bean

  • Green bean contains less Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Folate, Potassium, and Zinc than Falafel.
  • Falafel's daily need coverage for Iron is 35% higher.
  • Green bean contains 294 times less Sodium than Falafel. Falafel contains 294mg of Sodium, while Green bean contains 1mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Falafel, home-prepared and Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 +22.7%
Contains more Iron +426.2%
Contains more Magnesium +355.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +562.1%
Contains more Potassium +300.7%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Copper +352.6%
Contains more Manganese +142.5%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
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 14% 25% 13% 13% 13% 1% 7% 19% 38% 2%
Contains more Calcium +22.7%
Contains more Iron +426.2%
Contains more Magnesium +355.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +562.1%
Contains more Potassium +300.7%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Copper +352.6%
Contains more Manganese +142.5%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%

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 +97.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +294.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.2%
Contains more Folate +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +4769.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +506.3%
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 38% 10% 0% 33% 19% 23% 12% 5% 13% 25% 0% 120%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +294.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.2%
Contains more Folate +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +4769.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +506.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +604.2%
Contains more Fats +6257.1%
Contains more Carbs +304.1%
Contains more Other +232.9%
Contains more Water +157.7%
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
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.89 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 7.88 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Protein +604.2%
Contains more Fats +6257.1%
Contains more Carbs +304.1%
Contains more Other +232.9%
Contains more Water +157.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92363.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2769%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
29% 5% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92363.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2769%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Green bean Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 4.68g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 1.89g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 0.28g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 7.88g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 35kcal Falafel
Sugar 3.63g Falafel
Fiber 3.2g Green bean
Calcium 54mg 44mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 0.65mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 18mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 29mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 146mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 1mg Green bean
Zinc 1.5mg 0.25mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.057mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.285mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 0.2µg Falafel
Vitamin A 13IU 633IU Green bean
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 32µg Green bean
Vitamin E 0.46mg Green bean
Vitamin C 1.6mg 9.7mg Green bean
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.074mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.097mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.614mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.074mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.056mg Falafel
Folate 93µg 33µg Falafel
Vitamin K 47.9µg Green bean
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.02mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.082mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.069mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.116mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.091mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.023mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.069mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.093mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.035mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.064g Green bean
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.011g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.145g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Green 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
24%
Green bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
14%
Green bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Green bean
Green bean contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Green bean
Green bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.319g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green bean
Green bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Green bean
Green bean is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.63g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
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. Green bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169141/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.