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Hazelnut vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Hazelnut and Falafel different?

  • Hazelnut is higher than Falafel in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Hazelnut covers your daily need of Manganese 238% more than Falafel.
  • Hazelnut contains 7 times more Copper than Falafel. Hazelnut contains 1.725mg of Copper, while Falafel contains 0.258mg.
  • Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat.

Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts and Falafel, home-prepared types were used 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.
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Contains more Calcium +111.1%
Contains more Iron +37.4%
Contains more Magnesium +98.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +51%
Contains more Potassium +16.2%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +63.3%
Contains more Copper +568.6%
Contains more Manganese +793.6%
Contains more Selenium +140%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 177% 117% 125% 60% 0% 67% 575% 806% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains more Calcium +111.1%
Contains more Iron +37.4%
Contains more Magnesium +98.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +51%
Contains more Potassium +16.2%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +63.3%
Contains more Copper +568.6%
Contains more Manganese +793.6%
Contains more Selenium +140%

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 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +340.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +214.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +350.4%
Contains more Folate +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 301% 0% 21% 161% 27% 34% 56% 130% 85% 0% 36%
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 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +293.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +340.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +214.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +350.4%
Contains more Folate +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +12.3%
Contains more Fats +241.3%
Contains more Carbs +90.7%
Contains more Water +552%
Equal in Other - 2.43
15% 61% 17% 5% 2%
Protein: 14.95 g
Fats: 60.75 g
Carbs: 16.7 g
Water: 5.31 g
Other: 2.29 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 Protein +12.3%
Contains more Fats +241.3%
Contains more Carbs +90.7%
Contains more Water +552%
Equal in Other - 2.43

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +348.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.6%
8% 79% 14%
Saturated Fat: 4.464 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 45.652 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.92 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +348.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hazelnut Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 7g 31.84g Falafel
Protein 14.95g 13.31g Hazelnut
Fats 60.75g 17.8g Hazelnut
Carbs 16.7g 31.84g Falafel
Calories 628kcal 333kcal Hazelnut
Starch 0.48g Hazelnut
Fructose 0.07g Hazelnut
Sugar 4.34g Falafel
Fiber 9.7g Hazelnut
Calcium 114mg 54mg Hazelnut
Iron 4.7mg 3.42mg Hazelnut
Magnesium 163mg 82mg Hazelnut
Phosphorus 290mg 192mg Hazelnut
Potassium 680mg 585mg Hazelnut
Sodium 0mg 294mg Hazelnut
Zinc 2.45mg 1.5mg Hazelnut
Copper 1.725mg 0.258mg Hazelnut
Manganese 6.175mg 0.691mg Hazelnut
Selenium 2.4µg 1µg Hazelnut
Vitamin A 20IU 13IU Hazelnut
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 15.03mg Hazelnut
Vitamin C 6.3mg 1.6mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.146mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B2 0.113mg 0.166mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 1.044mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B5 0.918mg 0.292mg Hazelnut
Vitamin B6 0.563mg 0.125mg Hazelnut
Folate 113µg 93µg Hazelnut
Vitamin K 14.2µg Hazelnut
Tryptophan 0.193mg 0.134mg Hazelnut
Threonine 0.497mg 0.492mg Hazelnut
Isoleucine 0.545mg 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 1.063mg 0.944mg Hazelnut
Lysine 0.42mg 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.221mg 0.187mg Hazelnut
Phenylalanine 0.663mg 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.701mg 0.562mg Hazelnut
Histidine 0.432mg 0.364mg Hazelnut
Saturated Fat 4.464g 2.383g Falafel
Monounsaturated Fat 45.652g 10.171g Hazelnut
Polyunsaturated fat 7.92g 4.16g Hazelnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hazelnut 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
71%
Hazelnut
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
197%
Hazelnut
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hazelnut
Hazelnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.081g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Hazelnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170581/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.