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Falafel vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Falafel and Tortilla

  • Falafel has more Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, Potassium, and Zinc, while Tortilla has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Tortilla's daily need coverage for Selenium is 28% higher.
  • Tortilla contains 8 times less Saturated Fat than Falafel. Falafel contains 2.383g of Saturated Fat, while Tortilla contains 0.296g.

The food types used in this comparison are Falafel, home-prepared and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).

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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 Magnesium +331.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.5%
Contains more Potassium +457.1%
Contains less Sodium -39%
Contains more Zinc +368.8%
Contains more Copper +152.9%
Contains more Manganese +157.8%
Contains more Calcium +29.6%
Contains more Iron +11.4%
Contains more Selenium +1560%
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 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Contains more Magnesium +331.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.5%
Contains more Potassium +457.1%
Contains less Sodium -39%
Contains more Zinc +368.8%
Contains more Copper +152.9%
Contains more Manganese +157.8%
Contains more Calcium +29.6%
Contains more Iron +11.4%
Contains more Selenium +1560%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +153.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +295.1%
Equal in Folate - 98
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% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +153.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +295.1%
Equal in Folate - 98

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +82.8%
Contains more Fats +1773.7%
Contains more Other +29.9%
Contains more Carbs +56.8%
Contains more Water +15.4%
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% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Protein +82.8%
Contains more Fats +1773.7%
Contains more Other +29.9%
Contains more Carbs +56.8%
Contains more Water +15.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5397.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +963.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5397.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +963.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Tortilla Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 47.54g Tortilla
Protein 13.31g 7.28g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 0.95g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 49.94g Tortilla
Calories 333kcal 237kcal Falafel
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 2.75g Falafel
Fiber 2.4g Tortilla
Calcium 54mg 70mg Tortilla
Iron 3.42mg 3.81mg Tortilla
Magnesium 82mg 19mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 146mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 105mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 482mg Falafel
Zinc 1.5mg 0.32mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.102mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.268mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 16.6µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 13IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Falafel
Vitamin E 0.19mg Tortilla
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.37mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.114mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 4.125mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.17mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.06mg Falafel
Folate 93µg 98µg Tortilla
Vitamin K 0.4µg Tortilla
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.06mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.182mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.286mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.53mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.157mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.122mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.375mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.326mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.165mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.296g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.185g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.391g Falafel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Tortilla
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
25%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.087g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 188mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.