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Falafel vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Falafel and Chinese cuisine

  • Falafel has more Iron, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Folate, and Potassium, while Chinese cuisine has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, and Selenium.
  • Falafel's daily need coverage for Iron is 29% higher.
  • Chinese cuisine contains 5 times less Magnesium than Falafel. Falafel contains 82mg of Magnesium, while Chinese cuisine contains 15mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Falafel, home-prepared and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.

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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 +208.1%
Contains more Magnesium +446.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.6%
Contains more Potassium +186.8%
Contains less Sodium -28.1%
Contains more Copper +426.5%
Contains more Manganese +370.1%
Contains more Selenium +570%
Equal in Zinc - 1.5
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% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Contains more Calcium +145.5%
Contains more Iron +208.1%
Contains more Magnesium +446.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.6%
Contains more Potassium +186.8%
Contains less Sodium -28.1%
Contains more Copper +426.5%
Contains more Manganese +370.1%
Contains more Selenium +570%
Equal in Zinc - 1.5

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 +342.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +201.8%
Contains more Folate +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +9607.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +625%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.8%
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 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +342.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +201.8%
Contains more Folate +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +9607.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +625%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +88%
Contains more Fats +235.8%
Contains more Carbs +336.8%
Contains more Other +60.9%
Contains more Water +127.7%
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
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Protein +88%
Contains more Fats +235.8%
Contains more Carbs +336.8%
Contains more Other +60.9%
Contains more Water +127.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +735.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59%
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +735.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Chinese cuisine Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 5.79g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 7.08g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 5.3g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 7.29g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 105kcal Falafel
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 2.41g Falafel
Fiber 1.5g Chinese cuisine
Calcium 54mg 22mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 1.11mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 15mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 76mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 204mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 409mg Falafel
Zinc 1.5mg 1.5mg
Copper 0.258mg 0.049mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.147mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 6.7µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 13IU 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 63µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 1.6mg 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.033mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.055mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 1.32mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.443mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.161mg Chinese cuisine
Folate 93µg 45µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.083mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.313mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.314mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.525mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.552mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.158mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.317mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.327mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.207mg Falafel
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg Falafel
Trans Fat 0g 0.058g Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.978g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 1.217g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 2.13g Falafel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Falafel Chinese cuisine
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
39%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.405g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.