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Broth vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Broth and Falafel different?

  • Broth is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin B12, while Falafel is higher in Iron, Copper, Manganese, Folate, and Zinc.
  • Broth covers your daily need of Sodium 1025% more than Falafel.
  • Falafel is lower in Sodium.

Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Falafel, home-prepared types were used in this article.

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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.
Broth
Broth
2
:
8
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Calcium +246.3%
Contains more Selenium +2700%
Contains more Iron +232%
Contains more Magnesium +46.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.7%
Contains more Potassium +89.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +1566.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +360.7%
Broth
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 39% 40% 72% 28% 3115% 3% 0% 20% 153%
Falafel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains more Calcium +246.3%
Contains more Selenium +2700%
Contains more Iron +232%
Contains more Magnesium +46.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.7%
Contains more Potassium +89.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +1566.7%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +360.7%

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.
Broth
Broth
6
:
5
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Vitamin B2 +159%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +550%
Contains more Vitamin C +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Folate +190.6%
Broth
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 10% 0% 4% 25% 100% 47% 36% 24% 24% 38% 0%
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 B2 +159%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +550%
Contains more Vitamin C +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Folate +190.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
Broth
2
:
3
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Protein +25.2%
Contains more Other +1923.9%
Contains more Fats +28.2%
Contains more Carbs +76.8%
Contains more Water +1425.1%
Broth
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 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 +25.2%
Contains more Other +1923.9%
Contains more Fats +28.2%
Contains more Carbs +76.8%
Contains more Water +1425.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
Broth
1
:
2
Falafel
Falafel
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.16
Broth
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.48 g
Falafel
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.16

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 18.01g 31.84g Falafel
Protein 16.66g 13.31g Broth
Fats 13.88g 17.8g Falafel
Carbs 18.01g 31.84g Falafel
Calories 267kcal 333kcal Falafel
Sugar 17.36g Falafel
Calcium 187mg 54mg Broth
Iron 1.03mg 3.42mg Falafel
Magnesium 56mg 82mg Falafel
Phosphorus 166mg 192mg Falafel
Potassium 309mg 585mg Falafel
Sodium 23875mg 294mg Falafel
Zinc 0.09mg 1.5mg Falafel
Copper 0mg 0.258mg Falafel
Manganese 0.15mg 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 28µg 1µg Broth
Vitamin A 2IU 13IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Falafel
Vitamin E 0.46mg Broth
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1.6mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.146mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.166mg Broth
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 1.044mg Broth
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.292mg Broth
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.125mg Falafel
Folate 32µg 93µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Broth
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
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 3.43g 2.383g Falafel
Monounsaturated Fat 5.36g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 4.16g Broth

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Falafel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
25%
Broth
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 23581mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.047g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth 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.

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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.