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Castanea crenata vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Castanea crenata and Falafel

  • Castanea crenata has more Manganese, Copper, Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, however, Falafel is richer in Iron, Phosphorus, and Folate.
  • Castanea crenata covers your daily Manganese needs 39% more than Falafel.
  • Falafel has 16 times less Vitamin C than Castanea crenata. Castanea crenata has 26.3mg of Vitamin C, while Falafel has 1.6mg.
  • Castanea crenata contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, raw 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 less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Copper +117.8%
Contains more Manganese +130.2%
Contains more Calcium +74.2%
Contains more Iron +135.9%
Contains more Magnesium +67.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +77.8%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 55% 35% 31% 30% 2% 30% 188% 208% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Copper +117.8%
Contains more Manganese +130.2%
Contains more Calcium +74.2%
Contains more Iron +135.9%
Contains more Magnesium +67.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +77.8%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1543.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +126.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.7%
Contains more Folate +97.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.166
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 88% 86% 38% 29% 13% 66% 36% 0% 0%
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 A +184.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1543.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +126.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.7%
Contains more Folate +97.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.166

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +77.4%
Contains more Protein +491.6%
Contains more Fats +3258.5%
Contains more Other +170%
Equal in Carbs - 31.84
2% 35% 61%
Protein: 2.25 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.9 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 Water +77.4%
Contains more Protein +491.6%
Contains more Fats +3258.5%
Contains more Other +170%
Equal in Carbs - 31.84

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3558.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2914.5%
16% 56% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.278 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.138 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3558.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2914.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Castanea crenata Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 34.91g 31.84g Castanea crenata
Protein 2.25g 13.31g Falafel
Fats 0.53g 17.8g Falafel
Carbs 34.91g 31.84g Castanea crenata
Calories 154kcal 333kcal Falafel
Calcium 31mg 54mg Falafel
Iron 1.45mg 3.42mg Falafel
Magnesium 49mg 82mg Falafel
Phosphorus 72mg 192mg Falafel
Potassium 329mg 585mg Falafel
Sodium 14mg 294mg Castanea crenata
Zinc 1.1mg 1.5mg Falafel
Copper 0.562mg 0.258mg Castanea crenata
Manganese 1.591mg 0.691mg Castanea crenata
Selenium 1µg Falafel
Vitamin A 37IU 13IU Castanea crenata
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 1µg Castanea crenata
Vitamin C 26.3mg 1.6mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B1 0.344mg 0.146mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.166mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.5mg 1.044mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B5 0.206mg 0.292mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.125mg Castanea crenata
Folate 47µg 93µg Falafel
Tryptophan 0.032mg 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.09mg 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.139mg 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.147mg 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.054mg 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.134mg 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.056mg 0.364mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 0.078g 2.383g Castanea crenata
Monounsaturated Fat 0.278g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.138g 4.16g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Castanea crenata 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
30%
Castanea crenata
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Castanea crenata
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.305g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Castanea crenata - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169413/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.