Black gram vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between black gram and falafel
- Falafel contains less copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, folate, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6 than black gram.
- Black gram's daily need coverage for copper is 80% higher.
- Falafel contains 8 times less selenium than black gram. Black gram contains 8.2µg of selenium, while falafel contains 1µg.
The food types used in this comparison are Mungo beans, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +225.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +155.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +68% |
| Contains more IronIron | +121.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +280.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +123.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +97.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +121% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +720% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +87% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +53% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +38.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +210.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +124.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +132.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
25.21 g
Fats:
1.64 g
Carbs:
58.99 g
Water:
10.8 g
Other:
3.36 g
Protein:
13.31 g
Fats:
17.8 g
Carbs:
31.84 g
Water:
34.62 g
Other:
2.43 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +89.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +85.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +985.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +220.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.114 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.085 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.071 g
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 | -95.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11865.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +288.4% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.981mg | 0.258mg | 80% |
| Fiber | 18.3g | 73% | |
| Iron | 7.57mg | 3.42mg | 52% |
| Magnesium | 267mg | 82mg | 44% |
| Manganese | 1.527mg | 0.691mg | 36% |
| Folate | 216µg | 93µg | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 379mg | 192mg | 27% |
| Fats | 1.64g | 17.8g | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.085g | 10.171g | 25% |
| Protein | 25.21g | 13.31g | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g | 4.16g | 21% |
| Zinc | 3.35mg | 1.5mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 1µg | 13% |
| Potassium | 983mg | 585mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.906mg | 0.292mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.281mg | 0.125mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 294mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.273mg | 0.146mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.114g | 2.383g | 10% |
| Carbs | 58.99g | 31.84g | 9% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 54mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.254mg | 0.166mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.447mg | 1.044mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Calories | 341kcal | 333kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 40.69g | 31.84g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.875mg | 0.492mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.287mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.089mg | 0.944mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.674mg | 0.856mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.367mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.473mg | 0.707mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.416mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.706mg | 0.364mg | 0% |
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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
34%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
143%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black gram contains less Sodium (difference - 256mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black gram is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.269g)
Which food is cheaper?
Black gram is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black gram is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black gram is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)