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Falafel vs. Tuna Bluefin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Falafel and Tuna Bluefin?

  • Falafel is richer in Manganese, Iron, and Folate, while Tuna Bluefin is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Tuna Bluefin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 453% higher.
  • Tuna Bluefin has 47 times less Folate than Falafel. Falafel has 93µg of Folate, while Tuna Bluefin has 2µg.

We used Falafel, home-prepared and Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat 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.
Falafel
Falafel
7
:
3
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
Contains more Calcium +440%
Contains more Iron +161.1%
Contains more Magnesium +28.1%
Contains more Potassium +81.1%
Contains more Zinc +94.8%
Contains more Copper +134.5%
Contains more Manganese +3355%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.8%
Contains less Sodium -83%
Contains more Selenium +4580%
Falafel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Tuna Bluefin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 50% 46% 140% 29% 7% 22% 37% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +440%
Contains more Iron +161.1%
Contains more Magnesium +28.1%
Contains more Potassium +81.1%
Contains more Zinc +94.8%
Contains more Copper +134.5%
Contains more Manganese +3355%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.8%
Contains less Sodium -83%
Contains more Selenium +4580%

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.
Falafel
Falafel
3
:
7
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +4550%
Contains more Vitamin A +19284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +909.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +369.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Falafel
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%
Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 152% 0% 0% 0% 70% 71% 198% 83% 122% 2% 1361% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +4550%
Contains more Vitamin A +19284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +909.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +369.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +320%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Falafel
Falafel
2
:
3
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
Contains more Fats +183.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +124.7%
Contains more Water +70.7%
Contains more Other +94.2%
Falafel
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
Tuna Bluefin
30% 6% 59% 5%
Protein: 29.91 g
Fats: 6.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 4.72 g
Contains more Fats +183.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +124.7%
Contains more Water +70.7%
Contains more Other +94.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Falafel
Falafel
2
:
1
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +395.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.4%
Falafel
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Tuna Bluefin
29% 37% 33%
Saturated Fat: 1.612 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.844 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +395.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Tuna Bluefin Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 0g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 29.91g Tuna Bluefin
Fats 17.8g 6.28g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 0g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 184kcal Falafel
Calcium 54mg 10mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 1.31mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 64mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 326mg Tuna Bluefin
Potassium 585mg 323mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 50mg Tuna Bluefin
Zinc 1.5mg 0.77mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.11mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.02mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 46.8µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A 13IU 2520IU Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 757µg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.278mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.306mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 10.54mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 1.37mg Tuna Bluefin
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.525mg Tuna Bluefin
Folate 93µg 2µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 0µg 10.88µg Tuna Bluefin
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.335mg Tuna Bluefin
Threonine 0.492mg 1.311mg Tuna Bluefin
Isoleucine 0.567mg 1.378mg Tuna Bluefin
Leucine 0.944mg 2.431mg Tuna Bluefin
Lysine 0.856mg 2.747mg Tuna Bluefin
Methionine 0.187mg 0.885mg Tuna Bluefin
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 1.168mg Tuna Bluefin
Valine 0.562mg 1.541mg Tuna Bluefin
Histidine 0.364mg 0.88mg Tuna Bluefin
Cholesterol 0mg 49mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 1.612g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DHA 1.141g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - EPA 0.363g Tuna Bluefin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.16g Tuna Bluefin
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 2.053g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 1.844g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Tuna Bluefin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
171%
Tuna Bluefin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
59%
Tuna Bluefin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.771g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Falafel
Falafel is cheaper (difference - $3)
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)

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. Tuna Bluefin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173707/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.