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Falafel vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Falafel and Wheat gluten

  • Falafel has more Folate, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, however, Wheat gluten is richer in Selenium, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Wheat gluten covers your daily Selenium needs 70% more than Falafel.
  • Wheat gluten contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Falafel, home-prepared and Vital wheat gluten.

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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
5
:
5
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
Contains more Magnesium +228%
Contains more Potassium +485%
Contains more Zinc +76.5%
Contains more Copper +41.8%
Contains more Calcium +163%
Contains more Iron +52%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.4%
Contains less Sodium -90.1%
Contains more Selenium +3870%
Falafel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Wheat gluten
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Contains more Magnesium +228%
Contains more Potassium +485%
Contains more Zinc +76.5%
Contains more Copper +41.8%
Contains more Calcium +163%
Contains more Iron +52%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.4%
Contains less Sodium -90.1%
Contains more Selenium +3870%

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
8
:
2
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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%
Wheat gluten
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Falafel
Falafel
4
:
1
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
Contains more Fats +862.2%
Contains more Carbs +130.9%
Contains more Water +322.2%
Contains more Other +143%
Contains more Protein +464.7%
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
Wheat gluten
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Fats +862.2%
Contains more Carbs +130.9%
Contains more Water +322.2%
Contains more Other +143%
Contains more Protein +464.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Falafel
Falafel
2
:
1
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6419.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +413.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.6%
Falafel
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Wheat gluten
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6419.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +413.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Wheat gluten Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 13.19g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 75.16g Wheat gluten
Fats 17.8g 1.85g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 13.79g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 370kcal Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g Wheat gluten
Calcium 54mg 142mg Wheat gluten
Iron 3.42mg 5.2mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 82mg 25mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 260mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 585mg 100mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 29mg Wheat gluten
Zinc 1.5mg 0.85mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.182mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 39.7µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 13IU 0IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Falafel
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0mg Falafel
Folate 93µg 0µg Falafel
Tryptophan 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.272g Wheat gluten
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.156g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.81g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Wheat gluten
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
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 265mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.111g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.