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Falafel vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Falafel and Macadamia different?

  • Falafel is higher in Folate, however, Macadamia is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Macadamia is 150% higher.
  • Falafel contains 59 times more Sodium than Macadamia. While Falafel contains 294mg of Sodium, Macadamia contains only 5mg.

Falafel, home-prepared and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Potassium +59%
Contains more Zinc +15.4%
Contains more Calcium +57.4%
Contains more Magnesium +58.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Copper +193%
Contains more Manganese +497.8%
Contains more Selenium +260%
Equal in Iron - 3.69
Equal in Phosphorus - 188
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 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Contains more Potassium +59%
Contains more Zinc +15.4%
Contains more Calcium +57.4%
Contains more Magnesium +58.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Copper +193%
Contains more Manganese +497.8%
Contains more Selenium +260%
Equal in Iron - 3.69
Equal in Phosphorus - 188

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 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +745.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +718.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +159.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.162
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% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Folate +745.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +718.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +159.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +120%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.162

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +68.3%
Contains more Carbs +130.4%
Contains more Water +2445.6%
Contains more Other +113.2%
Contains more Fats +325.7%
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
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Protein +68.3%
Contains more Carbs +130.4%
Contains more Water +2445.6%
Contains more Other +113.2%
Contains more Fats +325.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +177%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +478.9%
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +177%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +478.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Macadamia Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 5.22g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 7.91g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 75.77g Macadamia
Carbs 31.84g 13.82g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 718kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Fructose 0.07g Macadamia
Sugar 4.57g Falafel
Fiber 8.6g Macadamia
Calcium 54mg 85mg Macadamia
Iron 3.42mg 3.69mg Macadamia
Magnesium 82mg 130mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 192mg 188mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 368mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 5mg Macadamia
Zinc 1.5mg 1.3mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.756mg Macadamia
Manganese 0.691mg 4.131mg Macadamia
Selenium 1µg 3.6µg Macadamia
Vitamin A 13IU 0IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Falafel
Vitamin E 0.54mg Macadamia
Vitamin C 1.6mg 1.2mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 1.195mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.162mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 2.473mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.758mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.275mg Macadamia
Folate 93µg 11µg Falafel
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.067mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.37mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.314mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.602mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.018mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.023mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.665mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.363mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.195mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 12.061g Falafel
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 1.502g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Macadamia
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
43%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Macadamia
Macadamia is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.678g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.