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Tortilla vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tortilla and Falafel

  • Tortilla has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, while Falafel has more Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, Potassium, and Zinc.
  • Tortilla's daily need coverage for Selenium is 28% higher.
  • Falafel contains 4 times less Vitamin B3 than Tortilla. Tortilla contains 4.125mg of Vitamin B3, while Falafel contains 1.044mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Falafel is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) and Falafel, home-prepared.

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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 +29.6%
Contains more Iron +11.4%
Contains more Selenium +1560%
Contains more Magnesium +331.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.5%
Contains more Potassium +457.1%
Contains less Sodium -39%
Contains more Zinc +368.8%
Contains more Copper +152.9%
Contains more Manganese +157.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains more Calcium +29.6%
Contains more Iron +11.4%
Contains more Selenium +1560%
Contains more Magnesium +331.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.5%
Contains more Potassium +457.1%
Contains less Sodium -39%
Contains more Zinc +368.8%
Contains more Copper +152.9%
Contains more Manganese +157.8%

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 B1 +153.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +295.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.3%
Equal in Folate - 93
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
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 +153.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +295.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.3%
Equal in Folate - 93

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +56.8%
Contains more Water +15.4%
Contains more Protein +82.8%
Contains more Fats +1773.7%
Contains more Other +29.9%
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 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 Carbs +56.8%
Contains more Water +15.4%
Contains more Protein +82.8%
Contains more Fats +1773.7%
Contains more Other +29.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5397.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +963.9%
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5397.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +963.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 47.54g 31.84g Tortilla
Protein 7.28g 13.31g Falafel
Fats 0.95g 17.8g Falafel
Carbs 49.94g 31.84g Tortilla
Calories 237kcal 333kcal Falafel
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 2.75g Falafel
Fiber 2.4g Tortilla
Calcium 70mg 54mg Tortilla
Iron 3.81mg 3.42mg Tortilla
Magnesium 19mg 82mg Falafel
Phosphorus 146mg 192mg Falafel
Potassium 105mg 585mg Falafel
Sodium 482mg 294mg Falafel
Zinc 0.32mg 1.5mg Falafel
Copper 0.102mg 0.258mg Falafel
Manganese 0.268mg 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 16.6µg 1µg Tortilla
Vitamin A 13IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Falafel
Vitamin E 0.19mg Tortilla
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 0.146mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.114mg 0.166mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 4.125mg 1.044mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 0.292mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.125mg Falafel
Folate 98µg 93µg Tortilla
Vitamin K 0.4µg Tortilla
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.182mg 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.286mg 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.53mg 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.157mg 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.122mg 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.375mg 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.326mg 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.165mg 0.364mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 0.296g 2.383g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 0.185g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 4.16g Falafel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla 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
25%
Tortilla
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Tortilla
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.087g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 188mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.