Brie vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between brie and falafel
- Brie is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and selenium, yet falafel is richer in iron, manganese, copper, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for brie is 75% higher.
- Falafel contains less cholesterol.
- Brie has a lower glycemic index than falafel.
Food types used in this article are Cheese, brie 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 | +240.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +58.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1350% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +310% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +284.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +584% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1257.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -53.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1932.4% |
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 | +17300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +213.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +136.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +88% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +108.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +174.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +43.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +55.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +55.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +39.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +6975.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +26.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +403.6% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.65µg | 0µg | 69% |
| Saturated fat | 17.41g | 2.383g | 68% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3.42mg | 37% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 0mg | 33% |
| Manganese | 0.034mg | 0.691mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.52mg | 0.166mg | 27% |
| Copper | 0.019mg | 0.258mg | 27% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 1µg | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.826g | 4.16g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 174µg | 1µg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 82mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 629mg | 294mg | 15% |
| Fats | 27.68g | 17.8g | 15% |
| Protein | 20.75g | 13.31g | 15% |
| Calcium | 184mg | 54mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 585mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 0.45g | 31.84g | 10% |
| Zinc | 2.38mg | 1.5mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.235mg | 0.125mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.292mg | 8% |
| Folate | 65µg | 93µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.146mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.013g | 10.171g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.38mg | 1.044mg | 4% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 192mg | 1% |
| Calories | 334kcal | 333kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.45g | 31.84g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.45g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.322mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.751mg | 0.492mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.015mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.929mg | 0.944mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.851mg | 0.856mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.592mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.158mg | 0.707mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.34mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.716mg | 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
45%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 335mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Brie is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.