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Cheese vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cheese and Falafel?

  • Cheese is higher in Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A, however, Falafel is richer in Iron, Manganese, and Copper.
  • Cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 82% more.
  • Falafel has less Cholesterol.

We used Cheese, cheddar and Falafel, home-prepared types in this article.

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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.
Cheese
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
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 +1214.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +142.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +137%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2750%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +203.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +669.7%
Contains more IronIron +2342.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +760%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2459.3%

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.
Cheese
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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 0% 75% 14% 18% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
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% 0.78% 0% 0% 37% 38% 20% 18% 29% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9453.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +157.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +403.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1669.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +89.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +244.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
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23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 +71.8%
Contains more FatsFats +87.1%
Contains more OtherOther +52.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +930.4%
~equal in Water ~34.62g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 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 -87.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +192.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~10.171g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Falafel Opinion
Calories 404kcal 333kcal Cheese
Protein 22.87g 13.31g Cheese
Fats 33.31g 17.8g Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Falafel
Net carbs 3.09g 31.84g Falafel
Carbs 3.09g 31.84g Falafel
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheese
Magnesium 27mg 82mg Falafel
Calcium 710mg 54mg Cheese
Potassium 76mg 585mg Falafel
Iron 0.14mg 3.42mg Falafel
Sugar 0.48g Falafel
Copper 0.03mg 0.258mg Falafel
Zinc 3.64mg 1.5mg Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 192mg Cheese
Sodium 653mg 294mg Falafel
Vitamin A 1242IU 13IU Cheese
Vitamin A 330µg 1µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheese
Manganese 0.027mg 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 28.5µg 1µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.146mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.166mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 1.044mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.292mg Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.125mg Falafel
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg Cheese
Folate 27µg 93µg Falafel
Trans Fat 0.917g 0g Falafel
Choline 16.5mg Cheese
Saturated Fat 18.867g 2.383g Falafel
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 4.16g Falafel
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.134mg Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.492mg Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.567mg Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 0.944mg Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.856mg Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.187mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.707mg Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.562mg Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.364mg Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheese 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
33%
Cheese
17%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 359mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.484g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.