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Almonds vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Almonds and Falafel different?

  • Almonds are higher in Copper, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, however, Falafel is richer in Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Almonds is 86% higher.
  • Almonds contain 7 times more Vitamin B2 than Falafel. While Almonds contain 1.138mg of Vitamin B2, Falafel contains only 0.166mg.
  • Almonds have less Sodium.

Nuts, almonds 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 59% 16% 52% 128% 86% 41% 82% 38% 90% 5.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +229.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +398.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +299.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +108%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +215.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +310%
~equal in Iron ~3.42mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.12% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.3% 0.78% 0% 0% 37% 38% 20% 18% 29% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +585.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +246.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +550%
Contains more FolateFolate +111.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.125mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 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 ProteinProtein +58.9%
Contains more FatsFats +180.5%
Contains more OtherOther +21.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +47.7%
Contains more WaterWater +685%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
14% 61% 25%
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 +210.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +196.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -37.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almonds Falafel Opinion
Calories 579kcal 333kcal Almonds
Protein 21.15g 13.31g Almonds
Fats 49.93g 17.8g Almonds
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Falafel
Net carbs 9.05g 31.84g Falafel
Carbs 21.55g 31.84g Falafel
Magnesium 270mg 82mg Almonds
Calcium 269mg 54mg Almonds
Potassium 733mg 585mg Almonds
Iron 3.71mg 3.42mg Almonds
Sugar 4.35g Falafel
Fiber 12.5g Almonds
Copper 1.031mg 0.258mg Almonds
Zinc 3.12mg 1.5mg Almonds
Starch 0.72g Almonds
Phosphorus 481mg 192mg Almonds
Sodium 1mg 294mg Almonds
Vitamin A 2IU 13IU Falafel
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Falafel
Vitamin E 25.63mg Almonds
Manganese 2.179mg 0.691mg Almonds
Selenium 4.1µg 1µg Almonds
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.146mg Almonds
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.166mg Almonds
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 1.044mg Almonds
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 0.292mg Almonds
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.125mg Almonds
Folate 44µg 93µg Falafel
Trans Fat 0.015g 0g Falafel
Choline 52.1mg Almonds
Saturated Fat 3.802g 2.383g Falafel
Monounsaturated Fat 31.551g 10.171g Almonds
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 4.16g Almonds
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.134mg Almonds
Threonine 0.601mg 0.492mg Almonds
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0.567mg Almonds
Leucine 1.473mg 0.944mg Almonds
Lysine 0.568mg 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.157mg 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0.707mg Almonds
Valine 0.855mg 0.562mg Almonds
Histidine 0.539mg 0.364mg Almonds
Fructose 0.11g Almonds
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almonds
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almonds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almonds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almonds Falafel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
78%
Almonds
17%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almonds
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.419g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Almonds
Almonds is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.