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Falafel vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Falafel and Cumin

  • Falafel has less Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for Iron is 787% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Falafel, home-prepared and Spices, cumin seed.

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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.
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Cumin
Contains more Calcium +1624.1%
Contains more Iron +1840.4%
Contains more Magnesium +346.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +159.9%
Contains more Potassium +205.6%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Zinc +220%
Contains more Copper +236%
Contains more Manganese +382.3%
Contains more Selenium +420%
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 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Contains more Calcium +1624.1%
Contains more Iron +1840.4%
Contains more Magnesium +346.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +159.9%
Contains more Potassium +205.6%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Zinc +220%
Contains more Copper +236%
Contains more Manganese +382.3%
Contains more Selenium +420%

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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Cumin
Contains more Folate +830%
Contains more Vitamin A +9669.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +381.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +330.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +338.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +248%
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 77% 67% 0% 26% 157% 76% 86% 0% 101% 8% 0% 14%
Contains more Folate +830%
Contains more Vitamin A +9669.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +381.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +330.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +338.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +248%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Cumin
Contains more Water +329.5%
Contains more Protein +33.8%
Contains more Fats +25.1%
Contains more Carbs +38.9%
Contains more Other +213.6%
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
18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
Contains more Water +329.5%
Contains more Protein +33.8%
Contains more Fats +25.1%
Contains more Carbs +38.9%
Contains more Other +213.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Cumin
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38%
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Cumin Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 33.74g Cumin
Protein 13.31g 17.81g Cumin
Fats 17.8g 22.27g Cumin
Carbs 31.84g 44.24g Cumin
Calories 333kcal 375kcal Cumin
Sugar 2.25g Falafel
Fiber 10.5g Cumin
Calcium 54mg 931mg Cumin
Iron 3.42mg 66.36mg Cumin
Magnesium 82mg 366mg Cumin
Phosphorus 192mg 499mg Cumin
Potassium 585mg 1788mg Cumin
Sodium 294mg 168mg Cumin
Zinc 1.5mg 4.8mg Cumin
Copper 0.258mg 0.867mg Cumin
Manganese 0.691mg 3.333mg Cumin
Selenium 1µg 5.2µg Cumin
Vitamin A 13IU 1270IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 64µg Cumin
Vitamin E 3.33mg Cumin
Vitamin C 1.6mg 7.7mg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.628mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.327mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 4.579mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 0.292mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.435mg Cumin
Folate 93µg 10µg Falafel
Vitamin K 5.4µg Cumin
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 1.535g Cumin
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 3.279g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Cumin
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
51%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cumin
Cumin contains less Sodium (difference - 126mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.848g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($4)

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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.