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Baby food vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between baby food and falafel

  • Baby food has more iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, calcium, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B5; however, falafel is higher in folate.
  • Baby food covers your daily need for iron, 551% more than falafel.
  • Baby food has 33 times more vitamin B3 than falafel. While baby food has 34.714mg of vitamin B3, falafel has only 1.044mg.
  • Baby food has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of baby food is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 71% 220% 39% 1781% 111% 65% 168% 0.39% 0% 141%
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 +22%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1257.4%
Contains more IronIron +1288.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +60%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +104.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2490%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.9%

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 7.7% 0.33% 74% 0% 610% 627% 651% 64% 44% 0% 3.8% 32% 13%
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% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 38% 20% 18% 29% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1569.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1536.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3225.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +267.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +116.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~1µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 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 CarbsCarbs +130.5%
Contains more OtherOther +35.8%
Contains more FatsFats +304.5%
Contains more WaterWater +416.7%
~equal in Protein ~13.31g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 33% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.769 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.697 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +743.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +145.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby food Falafel DV% diff.
Iron 47.5mg 3.42mg 551%
Vitamin B3 34.714mg 1.044mg 210%
Vitamin B2 2.717mg 0.166mg 196%
Vitamin B1 2.438mg 0.146mg 191%
Calcium 733mg 54mg 68%
Selenium 25.9µg 1µg 45%
Manganese 0.691mg 30%
Fiber 7.5g 30%
Phosphorus 392mg 192mg 29%
Vitamin E 3.68mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 1.206g 10.171g 22%
Fats 4.4g 17.8g 21%
Vitamin B5 1.074mg 0.292mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.697g 4.16g 16%
Carbs 73.4g 31.84g 14%
Sodium 3mg 294mg 13%
Folate 43µg 93µg 13%
Zinc 2.4mg 1.5mg 8%
Copper 0.334mg 0.258mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.769g 2.383g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0.125mg 5%
Choline 23.2mg 4%
Potassium 437mg 585mg 4%
Magnesium 100mg 82mg 4%
Calories 379kcal 333kcal 2%
Protein 12.2g 13.31g 2%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 1.6mg 1%
Net carbs 65.9g 31.84g N/A
Sugar 0.87g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.158mg 0.134mg 0%
Threonine 0.4mg 0.492mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.477mg 0.567mg 0%
Leucine 1.041mg 0.944mg 0%
Lysine 0.404mg 0.856mg 0%
Methionine 0.24mg 0.187mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.672mg 0.707mg 0%
Valine 0.653mg 0.562mg 0%
Histidine 0.286mg 0.364mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Baby food 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
164%
Baby food
17%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
Baby food
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 291mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.614g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food
Baby food 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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.