Potato chips vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Potato chips and Falafel different?
- Potato chips is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Selenium, however, Falafel is richer in Iron, Folate, and Manganese.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Potato chips is 43% higher.
- Potato chips contains 19 times more Vitamin C than Falafel. While Potato chips contains 31.1mg of Vitamin C, Falafel contains only 1.6mg.
- Falafel has less Saturated Fat.
Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Falafel, home-prepared are the varieties 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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Potassium
+117.9%
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Sodium
-97.3%
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Copper
+18.6%
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Selenium
+710%
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Calcium
+125%
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Iron
+109.8%
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Magnesium
+22.4%
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Phosphorus
+16.4%
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Zinc
+37.6%
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Manganese
+57%
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Potassium
+117.9%
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Sodium
-97.3%
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Copper
+18.6%
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Selenium
+710%
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Calcium
+125%
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Iron
+109.8%
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Magnesium
+22.4%
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Phosphorus
+16.4%
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Zinc
+37.6%
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Manganese
+57%
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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Vitamin C
+1843.8%
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Vitamin B1
+14.4%
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Vitamin B2
+18.7%
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Vitamin B3
+266.6%
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Vitamin B5
+37.7%
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Vitamin B6
+428%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Folate
+106.7%
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Vitamin C
+1843.8%
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Vitamin B1
+14.4%
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Vitamin B2
+18.7%
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Vitamin B3
+266.6%
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Vitamin B5
+37.7%
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Vitamin B6
+428%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Folate
+106.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+94.4%
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Carbs
+66.1%
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Other
+48.1%
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Protein
+90.1%
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Water
+1722.1%
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
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3.6 g
Protein:
13.31 g
Fats:
17.8 g
Carbs:
31.84 g
Water:
34.62 g
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2.43 g
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Fats
+94.4%
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Carbs
+66.1%
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+48.1%
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Protein
+90.1%
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Water
+1722.1%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+192.5%
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Saturated Fat
-78.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 10.171
Saturated Fat:
10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
12.17 g
Saturated Fat:
2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.16 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+192.5%
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Saturated Fat
-78.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 10.171
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 48.1g | 31.84g |
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| Protein | 7g | 13.31g |
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| Fats | 34.6g | 17.8g |
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| Carbs | 52.9g | 31.84g |
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| Calories | 536kcal | 333kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.22g |
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| Fiber | 4.8g |
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| Calcium | 24mg | 54mg |
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| Iron | 1.63mg | 3.42mg |
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| Magnesium | 67mg | 82mg |
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| Phosphorus | 165mg | 192mg |
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| Potassium | 1275mg | 585mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 294mg |
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| Zinc | 1.09mg | 1.5mg |
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| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.258mg |
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| Manganese | 0.44mg | 0.691mg |
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| Selenium | 8.1µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 13IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 9.11mg |
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| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 1.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.146mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.166mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 1.044mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 0.292mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.125mg |
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| Folate | 45µg | 93µg |
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| Vitamin K | 22.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.134mg |
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| Threonine | 0.253mg | 0.492mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0.567mg |
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| Leucine | 0.419mg | 0.944mg |
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| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0.856mg |
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| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.187mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0.707mg |
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| Valine | 0.392mg | 0.562mg |
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| Histidine | 153mg | 0.364mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 10.96g | 2.383g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.84g | 10.171g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g | 4.16g |
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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
59%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 286mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.577g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)