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Falafel vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Falafel and Cheddar Cheese?

  • Falafel is higher in Iron, Manganese, and Copper, however, Cheddar Cheese is richer in Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Cheddar Cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 82% more.
  • Cheddar Cheese contains 26 times less Manganese than Falafel. Falafel contains 0.691mg of Manganese, while Cheddar Cheese contains 0.027mg.
  • Falafel has less Saturated Fat.

We used Falafel, home-prepared and Cheese, cheddar 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 Iron +2342.9%
Contains more Magnesium +203.7%
Contains more Potassium +669.7%
Contains less Sodium -55%
Contains more Copper +760%
Contains more Manganese +2459.3%
Contains more Calcium +1214.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +137%
Contains more Zinc +142.7%
Contains more Selenium +2750%
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 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Contains more Iron +2342.9%
Contains more Magnesium +203.7%
Contains more Potassium +669.7%
Contains less Sodium -55%
Contains more Copper +760%
Contains more Manganese +2459.3%
Contains more Calcium +1214.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +137%
Contains more Zinc +142.7%
Contains more Selenium +2750%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +403.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1669.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.4%
Contains more Folate +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +9453.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +403.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1669.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.4%
Contains more Folate +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +9453.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +930.4%
Contains more Protein +71.8%
Contains more Fats +87.1%
Contains more Other +52.7%
Equal in Water - 37.02
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
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Carbs +930.4%
Contains more Protein +71.8%
Contains more Fats +87.1%
Contains more Other +52.7%
Equal in Water - 37.02

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +192.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.246
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +192.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.246

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Cheddar Cheese Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 3.09g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 22.87g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 17.8g 33.31g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 31.84g 3.09g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 404kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0.48g Falafel
Calcium 54mg 710mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 3.42mg 0.14mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 27mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 455mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 585mg 76mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 653mg Falafel
Zinc 1.5mg 3.64mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.258mg 0.03mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.027mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 28.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 13IU 1242IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 330µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.029mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.428mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.059mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.41mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.066mg Falafel
Folate 93µg 27µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 0.492mg 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 0.567mg 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 0.944mg 1.939mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 0.856mg 1.025mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.187mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 1.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 0.562mg 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.364mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg Falafel
Trans Fat 0g 0.917g Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 18.867g Falafel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 9.246g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 1.421g Falafel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Cheddar Cheese
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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
79%
Cheddar Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 359mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.484g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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