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Brown sugar vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between brown sugar and falafel

  • Brown sugar has less iron, manganese, phosphorus, copper, folate, magnesium, zinc, potassium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
  • Falafel's daily need coverage for iron is 34% more.
  • Brown sugar has a higher glycemic index than falafel.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sugars, brown 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 59% 16% 52% 128% 86% 41% 82% 38% 90% 5.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +53.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +811.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +339.8%
Contains more IronIron +381.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +448.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +4900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4700%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +979.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 38% 20% 18% 29% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +849.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +121.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +204.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +9200%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
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 CarbsCarbs +208.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10991.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +2483.6%
Contains more OtherOther +440%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Falafel DV% diff.
Iron 0.71mg 3.42mg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 4.16g 28%
Manganese 0.064mg 0.691mg 27%
Fats 0g 17.8g 27%
Phosphorus 4mg 192mg 27%
Protein 0.12g 13.31g 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 10.171g 25%
Copper 0.047mg 0.258mg 23%
Folate 1µg 93µg 23%
Carbs 98.09g 31.84g 22%
Magnesium 9mg 82mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.166mg 13%
Potassium 133mg 585mg 13%
Zinc 0.03mg 1.5mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.146mg 12%
Sodium 28mg 294mg 12%
Saturated fat 0g 2.383g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.125mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 1.044mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.292mg 3%
Calcium 83mg 54mg 3%
Calories 380kcal 333kcal 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg 2%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Net carbs 98.09g 31.84g N/A
Sugar 97.02g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Selenium 1.2µg 1µg 0%
Choline 2.3mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0%
Threonine 0.492mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0%
Leucine 0.944mg 0%
Lysine 0.856mg 0%
Methionine 0.187mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0%
Valine 0.562mg 0%
Histidine 0.364mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Falafel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
2%
Brown sugar
17%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 266mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.383g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.