Almond butter vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between almond butter and falafel
- Almond butter has more copper, manganese, vitamin B2, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, zinc, and vitamin B3; however, falafel is higher in folate.
- Almond butter covers your daily need for copper, 75% more than falafel.
- Almond butter has 6 times more calcium than falafel. While almond butter has 347mg of calcium, falafel has only 54mg.
- Almond butter has less sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +240.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +542.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +262% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +119.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +164.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +208.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +465.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +202.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +256.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +21.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +75.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.96 g
Fats:
55.5 g
Carbs:
18.82 g
Water:
1.64 g
Other:
3.08 g
Protein:
13.31 g
Fats:
17.8 g
Carbs:
31.84 g
Water:
34.62 g
Other:
2.43 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +211.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +69.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2011% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.152 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
13.613 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.383 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.16 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +219% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +227.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.6% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 24.21mg | 161% | |
| Copper | 0.934mg | 0.258mg | 75% |
| Manganese | 2.131mg | 0.691mg | 63% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 13.613g | 4.16g | 63% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.939mg | 0.166mg | 59% |
| Fats | 55.5g | 17.8g | 58% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 32.445g | 10.171g | 56% |
| Magnesium | 279mg | 82mg | 47% |
| Phosphorus | 508mg | 192mg | 45% |
| Fiber | 10.3g | 41% | |
| Calcium | 347mg | 54mg | 29% |
| Zinc | 3.29mg | 1.5mg | 16% |
| Protein | 20.96g | 13.31g | 15% |
| Calories | 614kcal | 333kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.155mg | 1.044mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 294mg | 12% |
| Folate | 53µg | 93µg | 10% |
| Choline | 52.1mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.146mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 4.152g | 2.383g | 8% |
| Potassium | 748mg | 585mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 18.82g | 31.84g | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.4µg | 1µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.103mg | 0.125mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.318mg | 0.292mg | 1% |
| Iron | 3.49mg | 3.42mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.52g | 31.84g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.43g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.08g | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.159mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.555mg | 0.492mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.813mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.483mg | 0.944mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.612mg | 0.856mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.122mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0.707mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.937mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.55mg | 0.364mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
68%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
141%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.769g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond butter contains less Sodium (difference - 287mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond butter is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.