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Black turtle bean vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Black turtle bean and Falafel

  • Black turtle bean is richer than Falafel in Folate, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium, Manganese, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Black turtle bean is 88% higher.
  • Black turtle bean contains 6 times more Vitamin B1 than Falafel. Black turtle bean contains 0.9mg of Vitamin B1, while Falafel contains 0.146mg.
  • Black turtle bean contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, raw 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.
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean
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0
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Calcium +196.3%
Contains more Iron +154.4%
Contains more Magnesium +95.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +129.2%
Contains more Potassium +156.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Zinc +46.7%
Contains more Copper +287.6%
Contains more Manganese +44.7%
Contains more Selenium +220%
Black turtle bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 327% 115% 189% 133% 2% 60% 334% 131% 18%
Falafel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains more Calcium +196.3%
Contains more Iron +154.4%
Contains more Magnesium +95.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +129.2%
Contains more Potassium +156.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Zinc +46.7%
Contains more Copper +287.6%
Contains more Manganese +44.7%
Contains more Selenium +220%

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.
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean
9
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1
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Vitamin A +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +516.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +207.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.8%
Contains more Folate +377.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Black turtle bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 5% 0% 0% 225% 45% 37% 54% 66% 334% 0% 14%
Falafel
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 A +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +516.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +207.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.8%
Contains more Folate +377.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean
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Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Protein +59.7%
Contains more Carbs +98.6%
Contains more Other +48.1%
Contains more Fats +1877.8%
Contains more Water +214.7%
Black turtle bean
21% 63% 11% 4%
Protein: 21.25 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 63.25 g
Water: 11 g
Other: 3.6 g
Falafel
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 Protein +59.7%
Contains more Carbs +98.6%
Contains more Other +48.1%
Contains more Fats +1877.8%
Contains more Water +214.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean
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Falafel
Falafel
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12939.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +974.9%
Black turtle bean
33% 11% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.232 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.078 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.387 g
Falafel
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12939.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +974.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Black turtle bean Falafel
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Black turtle bean Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 47.75g 31.84g Black turtle bean
Protein 21.25g 13.31g Black turtle bean
Fats 0.9g 17.8g Falafel
Carbs 63.25g 31.84g Black turtle bean
Calories 339kcal 333kcal Black turtle bean
Sugar 2.12g Falafel
Fiber 15.5g Black turtle bean
Calcium 160mg 54mg Black turtle bean
Iron 8.7mg 3.42mg Black turtle bean
Magnesium 160mg 82mg Black turtle bean
Phosphorus 440mg 192mg Black turtle bean
Potassium 1500mg 585mg Black turtle bean
Sodium 9mg 294mg Black turtle bean
Zinc 2.2mg 1.5mg Black turtle bean
Copper 1mg 0.258mg Black turtle bean
Manganese 1mg 0.691mg Black turtle bean
Selenium 3.2µg 1µg Black turtle bean
Vitamin A 17IU 13IU Black turtle bean
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Falafel
Vitamin E 0.21mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.9mg 0.146mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.166mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B3 1.955mg 1.044mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B5 0.899mg 0.292mg Black turtle bean
Vitamin B6 0.286mg 0.125mg Black turtle bean
Folate 444µg 93µg Black turtle bean
Vitamin K 5.6µg Black turtle bean
Tryptophan 0.252mg 0.134mg Black turtle bean
Threonine 0.894mg 0.492mg Black turtle bean
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.567mg Black turtle bean
Leucine 1.697mg 0.944mg Black turtle bean
Lysine 1.459mg 0.856mg Black turtle bean
Methionine 0.32mg 0.187mg Black turtle bean
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.707mg Black turtle bean
Valine 1.112mg 0.562mg Black turtle bean
Histidine 0.592mg 0.364mg Black turtle bean
Saturated Fat 0.232g 2.383g Black turtle bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.078g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.387g 4.16g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Black turtle bean Falafel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
65%
Black turtle bean
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Black turtle bean
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean contains less Sodium (difference - 285mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.151g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black turtle bean
Black turtle bean 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. Black turtle bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175186/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.