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Oat vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Oat and Falafel?

  • Oat is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Iron, while Falafel is higher in Folate.
  • Oat's daily need coverage for Manganese is 184% higher.
  • Falafel has 5 times less Vitamin B1 than Oat. Oat has 0.763mg of Vitamin B1, while Falafel has 0.146mg.
  • Oat is lower in Sodium.

We used Oats and Falafel, home-prepared 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.
Oat
7
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Contains more Iron +38%
Contains more Magnesium +115.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +172.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Zinc +164.7%
Contains more Copper +142.6%
Contains more Manganese +611.4%
Contains more Potassium +36.4%
Equal in Calcium - 54
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 177% 127% 225% 38% 1% 109% 209% 642% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains more Iron +38%
Contains more Magnesium +115.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +172.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Zinc +164.7%
Contains more Copper +142.6%
Contains more Manganese +611.4%
Contains more Potassium +36.4%
Equal in Calcium - 54

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.
Oat
2
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +422.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +362%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.4%
Contains more Folate +66.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.044
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.125
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% 191% 33% 19% 81% 28% 43% 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 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +422.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +362%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.4%
Contains more Folate +66.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.044
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.125

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oat
2
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Contains more Protein +26.9%
Contains more Carbs +108.1%
Contains more Fats +158%
Contains more Water +321.2%
Contains more Other +41.3%
17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 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 +26.9%
Contains more Carbs +108.1%
Contains more Fats +158%
Contains more Water +321.2%
Contains more Other +41.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oat
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -48.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +367%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64.1%
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.217 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.535 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +367%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oat Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 55.67g 31.84g Oat
Protein 16.89g 13.31g Oat
Fats 6.9g 17.8g Falafel
Carbs 66.27g 31.84g Oat
Calories 389kcal 333kcal Oat
Fiber 10.6g Oat
Calcium 54mg 54mg
Iron 4.72mg 3.42mg Oat
Magnesium 177mg 82mg Oat
Phosphorus 523mg 192mg Oat
Potassium 429mg 585mg Falafel
Sodium 2mg 294mg Oat
Zinc 3.97mg 1.5mg Oat
Copper 0.626mg 0.258mg Oat
Manganese 4.916mg 0.691mg Oat
Selenium 1µg Falafel
Vitamin A 0IU 13IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Falafel
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.763mg 0.146mg Oat
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.166mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 0.961mg 1.044mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 1.349mg 0.292mg Oat
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.125mg Falafel
Folate 56µg 93µg Falafel
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.134mg Oat
Threonine 0.575mg 0.492mg Oat
Isoleucine 0.694mg 0.567mg Oat
Leucine 1.284mg 0.944mg Oat
Lysine 0.701mg 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.312mg 0.187mg Oat
Phenylalanine 0.895mg 0.707mg Oat
Valine 0.937mg 0.562mg Oat
Histidine 0.405mg 0.364mg Oat
Saturated Fat 1.217g 2.383g Oat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.178g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g 4.16g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oat 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
33%
Oat
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oat
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Oat
Oat contains less Sodium (difference - 292mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oat
Oat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.166g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oat
Oat is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oat
Oat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Oat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.