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Falafel vs. Chickpea flour (besan) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Falafel and Chickpea flour (besan)

  • Chickpea flour (besan) is higher than Falafel in Folate, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Chickpea flour (besan) covers your daily Folate needs 86% more than Falafel.

Food varieties used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and Chickpea flour (besan).

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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 +20%
Contains more Iron +42.1%
Contains more Magnesium +102.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.6%
Contains more Potassium +44.6%
Contains less Sodium -78.2%
Contains more Zinc +87.3%
Contains more Copper +253.5%
Contains more Manganese +131.5%
Contains more Selenium +730%
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% 183% 119% 137% 75% 9% 77% 304% 209% 46%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +42.1%
Contains more Magnesium +102.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.6%
Contains more Potassium +44.6%
Contains less Sodium -78.2%
Contains more Zinc +87.3%
Contains more Copper +253.5%
Contains more Manganese +131.5%
Contains more Selenium +730%

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 B2 +56.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +215.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +232.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +293.6%
Contains more Folate +369.9%
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 3% 17% 0% 0% 122% 25% 34% 37% 114% 328% 0% 23%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +215.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +232.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +293.6%
Contains more Folate +369.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +166.1%
Contains more Water +236.8%
Contains more Protein +68.2%
Contains more Carbs +81.6%
Contains more Other +16%
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
22% 7% 58% 10% 3%
Protein: 22.39 g
Fats: 6.69 g
Carbs: 57.82 g
Water: 10.28 g
Other: 2.82 g
Contains more Fats +166.1%
Contains more Water +236.8%
Contains more Protein +68.2%
Contains more Carbs +81.6%
Contains more Other +16%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +576.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.9%
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
13% 29% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.693 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.504 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.983 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +576.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Chickpea flour (besan) Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 47.02g Chickpea flour (besan)
Protein 13.31g 22.39g Chickpea flour (besan)
Fats 17.8g 6.69g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 57.82g Chickpea flour (besan)
Calories 333kcal 387kcal Chickpea flour (besan)
Sugar 10.85g Falafel
Fiber 10.8g Chickpea flour (besan)
Calcium 54mg 45mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 4.86mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Magnesium 82mg 166mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Phosphorus 192mg 318mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Potassium 585mg 846mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Sodium 294mg 64mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Zinc 1.5mg 2.81mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Copper 0.258mg 0.912mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Manganese 0.691mg 1.6mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Selenium 1µg 8.3µg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin A 13IU 41IU Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 2µg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin E 0.83mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.486mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.106mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 1.762mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.606mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.492mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Folate 93µg 437µg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin K 9.1µg Chickpea flour (besan)
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 2.383g 0.693g Chickpea flour (besan)
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 1.504g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 2.983g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Chickpea flour (besan)
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
58%
Chickpea flour (besan)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
117%
Chickpea flour (besan)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Chickpea flour (besan) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174288/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.