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Falafel vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Falafel and Potato chips different?

  • Falafel is higher in Iron, Folate, and Manganese, however, Potato chips is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Potato chips is 43% higher.
  • Falafel contains 37 times more Sodium than Potato chips. While Falafel contains 294mg of Sodium, Potato chips contains only 8mg.

Falafel, home-prepared and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted 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 Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +109.8%
Contains more Magnesium +22.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.4%
Contains more Zinc +37.6%
Contains more Manganese +57%
Contains more Potassium +117.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Copper +18.6%
Contains more Selenium +710%
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 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Contains more Calcium +125%
Contains more Iron +109.8%
Contains more Magnesium +22.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.4%
Contains more Zinc +37.6%
Contains more Manganese +57%
Contains more Potassium +117.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Copper +18.6%
Contains more Selenium +710%

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 Folate +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1843.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +266.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +428%
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% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1843.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +266.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +428%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +90.1%
Contains more Water +1722.1%
Contains more Fats +94.4%
Contains more Carbs +66.1%
Contains more Other +48.1%
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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more Protein +90.1%
Contains more Water +1722.1%
Contains more Fats +94.4%
Contains more Carbs +66.1%
Contains more Other +48.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +192.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.84
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +192.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.84

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 48.1g Potato chips
Protein 13.31g 7g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 34.6g Potato chips
Carbs 31.84g 52.9g Potato chips
Calories 333kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g Falafel
Fiber 4.8g Potato chips
Calcium 54mg 24mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 1.63mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 67mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 165mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 1275mg Potato chips
Sodium 294mg 8mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.5mg 1.09mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.306mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.691mg 0.44mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 8.1µg Potato chips
Vitamin A 13IU 0IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Falafel
Vitamin E 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 1.6mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.167mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.197mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 3.827mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.402mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Folate 93µg 45µg Falafel
Vitamin K 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.108mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.253mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.283mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.419mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.424mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.11mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.31mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.392mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 153mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 2.383g 10.96g Falafel
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 9.84g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 12.17g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Potato chips
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
59%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 286mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.577g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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)

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.