Biscuit vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Biscuit and Falafel
- Biscuit is richer in Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, yet Falafel is richer in Copper, Magnesium, Potassium, and Manganese.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Biscuit is 34% higher.
- Biscuit contains 4 times more Calcium than Falafel. Biscuit contains 235mg of Calcium, while Falafel contains 54mg.
- Falafel contains less Sodium.
Food types used in this article are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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 CalciumCalcium | +335.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1850% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +355.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +383.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +214.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +177.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -49.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +82.8% |
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 AVitamin A | +530.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +143.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +86.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +182.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +257.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +52.5% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +40.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +90.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.8% |
~equal in
Fats
~17.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -44.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +46.8% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~4.16g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 353kcal | 333kcal |
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| Protein | 7g | 13.31g |
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| Fats | 16.3g | 17.8g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 1.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 43.1g | 31.84g |
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| Carbs | 44.6g | 31.84g |
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| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 82mg |
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| Calcium | 235mg | 54mg |
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| Potassium | 121mg | 585mg |
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| Iron | 2.9mg | 3.42mg |
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| Sugar | 2.18g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.258mg |
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| Zinc | 0.54mg | 1.5mg |
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| Phosphorus | 164mg | 192mg |
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| Sodium | 580mg | 294mg |
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| Vitamin A | 82IU | 13IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.378mg | 0.691mg |
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| Selenium | 19.5µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.146mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.166mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 1.044mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 0.292mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.125mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 61µg | 93µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.324g | 2.383g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.93g | 10.171g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 4.16g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0.134mg |
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| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0.492mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0.567mg |
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| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0.944mg |
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| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0.856mg |
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| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0.187mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0.707mg |
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| Valine | 0.313mg | 0.562mg |
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| Histidine | 0.161mg | 0.364mg |
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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
23%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 286mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.941g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $4)
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.