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Falafel vs. Millet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Falafel and Millet

  • The amount of Iron, Folate, Manganese, Potassium, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2 in Falafel is higher than in Millet.
  • Falafel covers your daily Iron needs 35% more than Millet.
  • Millet has 147 times less Sodium than Falafel. Falafel has 294mg of Sodium, while Millet has 2mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Falafel, home-prepared and Millet, cooked.

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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
Millet
Millet
Contains more Calcium +1700%
Contains more Iron +442.9%
Contains more Magnesium +86.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +92%
Contains more Potassium +843.5%
Contains more Zinc +64.8%
Contains more Copper +60.2%
Contains more Manganese +154%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
Falafel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Millet
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 24% 32% 43% 6% 1% 25% 54% 36% 5%
Contains more Calcium +1700%
Contains more Iron +442.9%
Contains more Magnesium +86.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +92%
Contains more Potassium +843.5%
Contains more Zinc +64.8%
Contains more Copper +60.2%
Contains more Manganese +154%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9

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
7
:
3
Millet
Millet
Contains more Vitamin A +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.7%
Contains more Folate +389.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.4%
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%
Millet
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 27% 19% 25% 11% 25% 15% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.7%
Contains more Folate +389.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Falafel
Falafel
4
:
1
Millet
Millet
Contains more Protein +279.2%
Contains more Fats +1680%
Contains more Carbs +34.5%
Contains more Other +492.7%
Contains more Water +106.3%
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
Millet
4% 24% 71%
Protein: 3.51 g
Fats: 1 g
Carbs: 23.67 g
Water: 71.41 g
Other: 0.41 g
Contains more Protein +279.2%
Contains more Fats +1680%
Contains more Carbs +34.5%
Contains more Other +492.7%
Contains more Water +106.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Falafel
Falafel
2
:
1
Millet
Millet
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5427.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +718.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.8%
Falafel
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Millet
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.172 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5427.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +718.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Millet Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 22.37g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 3.51g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 1g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 23.67g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 119kcal Falafel
Sugar 0.13g Falafel
Fiber 1.3g Millet
Calcium 54mg 3mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 0.63mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 44mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 100mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 62mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 2mg Millet
Zinc 1.5mg 0.91mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.161mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.272mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 0.9µg Falafel
Vitamin A 13IU 3IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Falafel
Vitamin E 0.02mg Millet
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.106mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.082mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 1.33mg Millet
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.171mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.108mg Falafel
Folate 93µg 19µg Falafel
Vitamin K 0.3µg Millet
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.038mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.113mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.148mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.446mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.067mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.07mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.185mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.184mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.075mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.172g Millet
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.184g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.508g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Millet
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
10%
Millet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
22%
Millet

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet
Millet contains less Sodium (difference - 292mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Millet
Millet is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.211g)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet
Millet is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Falafel
Falafel 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. Millet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168871/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.