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Broad bean raw vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Broad bean raw and Falafel

  • Broad bean raw has more Copper, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, while Falafel has more Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Falafel's daily need coverage for Iron is 23% higher.
  • Falafel contains 2 times less Vitamin B3 than Broad bean raw. Broad bean raw contains 2.249mg of Vitamin B3, while Falafel contains 1.044mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Broad bean raw is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beans, fava, in pod, 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.
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw
2
:
8
Falafel
Falafel
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Copper +55.8%
Contains more Calcium +45.9%
Contains more Iron +120.6%
Contains more Magnesium +148.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.8%
Contains more Potassium +76.2%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Equal in Manganese - 0.691
Broad bean raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 59% 24% 56% 30% 4% 28% 134% 87% 5%
Falafel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Copper +55.8%
Contains more Calcium +45.9%
Contains more Iron +120.6%
Contains more Magnesium +148.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.8%
Contains more Potassium +76.2%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Equal in Manganese - 0.691

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.
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw
7
:
3
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Vitamin A +2461.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.4%
Contains more Folate +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.146
Broad bean raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 20% 24% 0% 13% 34% 67% 43% 14% 24% 111% 0% 103%
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 +2461.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.4%
Contains more Folate +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.146

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw
1
:
4
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Water +109.7%
Contains more Protein +68.1%
Contains more Fats +2338.4%
Contains more Carbs +80.6%
Contains more Other +117%
Broad bean raw
8% 18% 73%
Protein: 7.92 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 17.63 g
Water: 72.6 g
Other: 1.12 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 Water +109.7%
Contains more Protein +68.1%
Contains more Fats +2338.4%
Contains more Carbs +80.6%
Contains more Other +117%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw
1
:
2
Falafel
Falafel
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9679.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1116.4%
Broad bean raw
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.104 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.342 g
Falafel
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9679.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1116.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broad bean raw Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 10.13g 31.84g Falafel
Protein 7.92g 13.31g Falafel
Fats 0.73g 17.8g Falafel
Carbs 17.63g 31.84g Falafel
Calories 88kcal 333kcal Falafel
Sugar 9.21g Falafel
Fiber 7.5g Broad bean raw
Calcium 37mg 54mg Falafel
Iron 1.55mg 3.42mg Falafel
Magnesium 33mg 82mg Falafel
Phosphorus 129mg 192mg Falafel
Potassium 332mg 585mg Falafel
Sodium 25mg 294mg Broad bean raw
Zinc 1mg 1.5mg Falafel
Copper 0.402mg 0.258mg Broad bean raw
Manganese 0.661mg 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 0.8µg 1µg Falafel
Vitamin A 333IU 13IU Broad bean raw
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 1µg Broad bean raw
Vitamin E 1.16mg Broad bean raw
Vitamin C 3.7mg 1.6mg Broad bean raw
Vitamin B1 0.133mg 0.146mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.166mg Broad bean raw
Vitamin B3 2.249mg 1.044mg Broad bean raw
Vitamin B5 0.225mg 0.292mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.125mg Falafel
Folate 148µg 93µg Broad bean raw
Vitamin K 40.9µg Broad bean raw
Tryptophan 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 0.118g 2.383g Broad bean raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.104g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.342g 4.16g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Broad bean raw 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
37%
Broad bean raw
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Broad bean raw
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 269mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.265g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw 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. Broad bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168574/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.