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Oysters vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Oysters and Falafel?

  • Oysters is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Copper, Iron, and Selenium, however, Falafel is richer in Folate, Potassium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Oysters's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 729% more.

We used Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat and Falafel, home-prepared types 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 +114.8%
Contains more Iron +169.3%
Contains less Sodium -43.5%
Contains more Zinc +5140%
Contains more Copper +2112%
Contains more Selenium +3850%
Contains more Magnesium +134.3%
Contains more Potassium +320.9%
Contains more Manganese +16.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 192
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains more Calcium +114.8%
Contains more Iron +169.3%
Contains less Sodium -43.5%
Contains more Zinc +5140%
Contains more Copper +2112%
Contains more Selenium +3850%
Contains more Magnesium +134.3%
Contains more Potassium +320.9%
Contains more Manganese +16.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 192

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 +576.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +305.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +104.9%
Contains more Folate +564.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.166
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 5%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +576.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +305.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +104.9%
Contains more Folate +564.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.166

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +125.9%
Contains more Protein +16.5%
Contains more Fats +420.5%
Contains more Carbs +484.2%
Contains more Other +59.9%
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
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
Contains more Water +125.9%
Contains more Protein +16.5%
Contains more Fats +420.5%
Contains more Carbs +484.2%
Contains more Other +59.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1910.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +293.9%
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1910.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +293.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oysters Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 5.45g 31.84g Falafel
Protein 11.42g 13.31g Falafel
Fats 3.42g 17.8g Falafel
Carbs 5.45g 31.84g Falafel
Calories 102kcal 333kcal Falafel
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g Falafel
Calcium 116mg 54mg Oysters
Iron 9.21mg 3.42mg Oysters
Magnesium 35mg 82mg Falafel
Phosphorus 194mg 192mg Oysters
Potassium 139mg 585mg Falafel
Sodium 166mg 294mg Oysters
Zinc 78.6mg 1.5mg Oysters
Copper 5.707mg 0.258mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 39.5µg 1µg Oysters
Vitamin A 88IU 13IU Oysters
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 1µg Oysters
Vitamin E 1.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Oysters
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.146mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.166mg Oysters
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 1.044mg Oysters
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.292mg Oysters
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.125mg Falafel
Folate 14µg 93µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 0µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.134mg Oysters
Threonine 0.046mg 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.459mg 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.716mg 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.762mg 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.257mg 0.187mg Oysters
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.523mg 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.22mg 0.364mg Falafel
Cholesterol 79mg 0mg Falafel
Trans Fat 0.068g 0g Falafel
Saturated Fat 0.948g 2.383g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 4.16g Falafel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oysters Falafel
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
197%
Oysters
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Oysters
Oysters contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.435g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Oysters
Oysters is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
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.
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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/nutrients
  2. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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