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Falafel vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Falafel and Brazil nut?

  • Falafel is richer in Folate, while Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Manganese.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 3484% higher.
  • Brazil nut has 98 times less Sodium than Falafel. Falafel has 294mg of Sodium, while Brazil nut has 3mg.

We used Falafel, home-prepared and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +40.7%
Contains more Calcium +196.3%
Contains more Magnesium +358.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +277.6%
Contains more Potassium +12.6%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Zinc +170.7%
Contains more Copper +575.6%
Contains more Manganese +77%
Contains more Selenium +191600%
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 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Contains more Iron +40.7%
Contains more Calcium +196.3%
Contains more Magnesium +358.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +277.6%
Contains more Potassium +12.6%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Zinc +170.7%
Contains more Copper +575.6%
Contains more Manganese +77%
Contains more Selenium +191600%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +374.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +253.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.8%
Contains more Folate +322.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +322.6%
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 0% 114% 0% 3% 155% 9% 6% 12% 24% 17% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +374.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +253.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.8%
Contains more Folate +322.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +322.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +171.2%
Contains more Water +912.3%
Contains more Fats +277%
Contains more Other +40.7%
Equal in Protein - 14.32
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
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 g
Contains more Carbs +171.2%
Contains more Water +912.3%
Contains more Fats +277%
Contains more Other +40.7%
Equal in Protein - 14.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +134.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +486.5%
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +134.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +486.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Brazil nut Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 4.24g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 14.32g Brazil nut
Fats 17.8g 67.1g Brazil nut
Carbs 31.84g 11.74g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g Falafel
Fiber 7.5g Brazil nut
Calcium 54mg 160mg Brazil nut
Iron 3.42mg 2.43mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 376mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 192mg 725mg Brazil nut
Potassium 585mg 659mg Brazil nut
Sodium 294mg 3mg Brazil nut
Zinc 1.5mg 4.06mg Brazil nut
Copper 0.258mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Manganese 0.691mg 1.223mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 13IU 0IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Falafel
Vitamin E 5.65mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0.7mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.617mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.035mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.295mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.184mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.101mg Falafel
Folate 93µg 22µg Falafel
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.135mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.492mg 0.365mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.518mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 1.19mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.856mg 0.49mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.639mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.76mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.364mg 0.409mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 2.383g 16.134g Falafel
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 23.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 24.399g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Brazil nut
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
28%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.751g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 291mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/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.