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Falafel vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Falafel and Potato salad

  • Potato salad has less Iron, Manganese, Folate, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Copper, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Falafel's daily need coverage for Iron is 35% more.
  • Falafel has 13 times more Folate than Potato salad. Falafel has 93µg of Folate, while Potato salad has 7µg.
  • Falafel is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Falafel, home-prepared and Potato salad, home-prepared.

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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 +184.2%
Contains more Iron +426.2%
Contains more Magnesium +446.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +269.2%
Contains more Potassium +130.3%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Zinc +383.9%
Contains more Copper +118.6%
Contains more Manganese +584.2%
Contains more Selenium +310%
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 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains more Calcium +184.2%
Contains more Iron +426.2%
Contains more Magnesium +446.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +269.2%
Contains more Potassium +130.3%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Zinc +383.9%
Contains more Copper +118.6%
Contains more Manganese +584.2%
Contains more Selenium +310%

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 B1 +89.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.3%
Contains more Folate +1228.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1107.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +525%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.8%
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 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.3%
Contains more Folate +1228.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1107.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +525%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +396.6%
Contains more Fats +117.1%
Contains more Carbs +185%
Contains more Other +24.6%
Contains more Water +119.5%
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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Protein +396.6%
Contains more Fats +117.1%
Contains more Carbs +185%
Contains more Other +24.6%
Contains more Water +119.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +310.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40%
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +310.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40%

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 salad
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 9.87g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 2.68g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 8.2g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 11.17g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 143kcal Falafel
Fiber 1.3g Potato salad
Calcium 54mg 19mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 0.65mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 15mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 52mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 254mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 529mg Falafel
Zinc 1.5mg 0.31mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.118mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.101mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 4.1µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 13IU 157IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 32µg Potato salad
Vitamin C 1.6mg 10mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.077mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.06mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.89mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.141mg Potato salad
Folate 93µg 7µg Falafel
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.042mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.116mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.141mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.202mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.171mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.066mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.135mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.172mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.062mg Falafel
Cholesterol 0mg 68mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 1.429g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 2.48g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 3.737g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Potato salad
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
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.954g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 235mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.