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Nougat vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between nougat and falafel

  • Falafel is richer than nougat in iron, folate, phosphorus, manganese, potassium, copper, magnesium, vitamin B1, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for falafel is 35% higher.
  • Nougat contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Candies, nougat, with almonds 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.
Nougat
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 9.6% 9.3% 22% 45% 11% 24% 4.3% 40% 14%
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 less SodiumSodium -88.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +160%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +156.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +68.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +457.1%
Contains more IronIron +479.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +92.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +257.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +249.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +127.3%

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.
Nougat
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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 1% 0% 55% 0% 3.3% 34% 9% 3.6% 4.6% 1.3% 0% 3.8% 2.8%
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 Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1023.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +118.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +386.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +525%
Contains more FolateFolate +1760%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nougat
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3% 2% 92% 2%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 92.39 g
Water: 2.15 g
Other: 0.46 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 +190.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +299.7%
Contains more FatsFats +965.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1510.2%
Contains more OtherOther +428.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nougat
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100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.667 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
14% 61% 25%
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 -30%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nougat Falafel DV% diff.
Iron 0.59mg 3.42mg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 4.16g 28%
Fats 1.67g 17.8g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 10.171g 25%
Folate 5µg 93µg 22%
Phosphorus 55mg 192mg 20%
Protein 3.33g 13.31g 20%
Carbs 92.39g 31.84g 20%
Vitamin E 2.77mg 18%
Manganese 0.304mg 0.691mg 17%
Potassium 105mg 585mg 14%
Copper 0.134mg 0.258mg 14%
Fiber 3.3g 13%
Magnesium 32mg 82mg 12%
Sodium 33mg 294mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.146mg 11%
Zinc 0.42mg 1.5mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.125mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 0.292mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.478mg 1.044mg 4%
Saturated fat 1.667g 2.383g 3%
Calories 398kcal 333kcal 3%
Selenium 2.6µg 1µg 3%
Calcium 32mg 54mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.166mg 1%
Choline 5.1mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1.6mg 1%
Net carbs 89.09g 31.84g N/A
Sugar 44.97g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 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
Nougat 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
9%
Nougat
17%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Nougat
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nougat
Nougat contains less Sodium (difference - 261mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.716g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Nougat
Nougat is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.97g)
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 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. Nougat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169060/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.