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Falafel vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Falafel and Cauliflower

  • Falafel has more Iron, Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, and Folate, however, Cauliflower is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Cauliflower covers your daily need of Vitamin C 52% more than Falafel.
  • Falafel has 18 times more Saturated Fat than Cauliflower. While Falafel has 2.383g of Saturated Fat, Cauliflower has only 0.13g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Falafel, home-prepared and Cauliflower, raw.

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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 +145.5%
Contains more Iron +714.3%
Contains more Magnesium +446.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +336.4%
Contains more Potassium +95.7%
Contains more Zinc +455.6%
Contains more Copper +561.5%
Contains more Manganese +345.8%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
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 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Contains more Calcium +145.5%
Contains more Iron +714.3%
Contains more Magnesium +446.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +336.4%
Contains more Potassium +95.7%
Contains more Zinc +455.6%
Contains more Copper +561.5%
Contains more Manganese +345.8%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +192%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.9%
Contains more Folate +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +2912.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.2%
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 0% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +192%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.9%
Contains more Folate +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +2912.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +593.2%
Contains more Fats +6257.1%
Contains more Carbs +540.6%
Contains more Other +219.7%
Contains more Water +165.9%
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% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +593.2%
Contains more Fats +6257.1%
Contains more Carbs +540.6%
Contains more Other +219.7%
Contains more Water +165.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29814.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13319.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29814.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13319.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Cauliflower Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 2.97g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 1.92g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 0.28g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 4.97g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 25kcal Falafel
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 1.91g Falafel
Fiber 2g Cauliflower
Calcium 54mg 22mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 0.42mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 15mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 44mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 299mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 30mg Cauliflower
Zinc 1.5mg 0.27mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.039mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.155mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 0.6µg Falafel
Vitamin A 13IU 0IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Falafel
Vitamin E 0.08mg Cauliflower
Vitamin C 1.6mg 48.2mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.05mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.06mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.507mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.667mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.184mg Cauliflower
Folate 93µg 57µg Falafel
Vitamin K 15.5µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.02mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.076mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.071mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.106mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.217mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.02mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.065mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.125mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.056mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.13g Cauliflower
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.034g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.031g Falafel
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel Cauliflower
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
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.253g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.