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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
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 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.
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% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
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 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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 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
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 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 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.
Candy bar Falafel
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Falafel DV% diff.
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Candy bar 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
2748%
Candy bar
17%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.295g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
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.

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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.