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Falafel vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Falafel and Ginger

  • Falafel is richer than Ginger in Iron, Phosphorus, Folate, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Falafel is 35% higher.
  • Falafel contains 23 times more Sodium than Ginger. Falafel contains 294mg of Sodium, while Ginger contains 13mg.

Food types used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and Ginger root, 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.
Falafel
Falafel
9
:
1
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Calcium +237.5%
Contains more Iron +470%
Contains more Magnesium +90.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +464.7%
Contains more Potassium +41%
Contains more Zinc +341.2%
Contains more Copper +14.2%
Contains more Manganese +201.7%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Falafel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Ginger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Contains more Calcium +237.5%
Contains more Iron +470%
Contains more Magnesium +90.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +464.7%
Contains more Potassium +41%
Contains more Zinc +341.2%
Contains more Copper +14.2%
Contains more Manganese +201.7%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%

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.
Falafel
Falafel
6
:
4
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +484%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +388.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.8%
Contains more Folate +745.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28%
Falafel
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%
Ginger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +484%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +388.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.8%
Contains more Folate +745.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Falafel
Falafel
4
:
1
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Protein +631.3%
Contains more Fats +2273.3%
Contains more Carbs +79.2%
Contains more Other +215.6%
Contains more Water +127.9%
Falafel
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
Ginger
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Protein +631.3%
Contains more Fats +2273.3%
Contains more Carbs +79.2%
Contains more Other +215.6%
Contains more Water +127.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Falafel
Falafel
2
:
1
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6504.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2601.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%
Falafel
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Ginger
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6504.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2601.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Ginger Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 15.77g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 1.82g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 0.75g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 17.77g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 80kcal Falafel
Sugar 1.7g Falafel
Fiber 2g Ginger
Calcium 54mg 16mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 0.6mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 43mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 34mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 415mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 13mg Ginger
Zinc 1.5mg 0.34mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.226mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.229mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 0.7µg Falafel
Vitamin A 13IU 0IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Falafel
Vitamin E 0.26mg Ginger
Vitamin C 1.6mg 5mg Ginger
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.025mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.034mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.75mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.203mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.16mg Ginger
Folate 93µg 11µg Falafel
Vitamin K 0.1µg Ginger
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.012mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.036mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.051mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.074mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.057mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.013mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.045mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.073mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.03mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.203g Ginger
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.154g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.154g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel Ginger
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
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 281mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.