Candy bar vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between candy bar and falafel
- Candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B3, manganese, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and selenium, yet falafel is higher in iron.
- Candy bar covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 11760% more than falafel.
- Candy bar contains 8 times more vitamin B3 than falafel. While candy bar contains 7.922mg of vitamin B3, falafel contains only 1.044mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in falafel is lower.
- The glycemic index of falafel is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Candies, peanut bar 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 | +34.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +44.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +200% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +162.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +79.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +370% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +252.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +658.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +184.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +122300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +24% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +89.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +48.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2063.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +64.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +156% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.1% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 153mg | 0.125mg | 11760% |
| Copper | 0.774mg | 0.258mg | 57% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.65g | 4.16g | 43% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.922mg | 1.044mg | 43% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 3.42mg | 31% |
| Vitamin E | 4.1mg | 27% | |
| Fats | 33.7g | 17.8g | 24% |
| Manganese | 1.243mg | 0.691mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 3.94mg | 1.5mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 308mg | 192mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 16.721g | 10.171g | 16% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 16% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.83mg | 0.292mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 4.678g | 2.383g | 10% |
| Calories | 522kcal | 333kcal | 9% |
| Selenium | 4.7µg | 1µg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 110mg | 82mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 156mg | 294mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 407mg | 585mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 47.4g | 31.84g | 5% |
| Folate | 75µg | 93µg | 5% |
| Choline | 29.4mg | 5% | |
| Protein | 15.5g | 13.31g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.146mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.166mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 54mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 31.84g | N/A |
| Sugar | 42.22g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.149mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.52mg | 0.492mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.534mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.986mg | 0.944mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.545mg | 0.856mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.185mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.787mg | 0.707mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.638mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.385mg | 0.364mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.295g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.