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Chicken soup vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chicken soup and Falafel

  • The amount of Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, Folate, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc, and Vitamin B1 in Falafel is higher than in Chicken soup.
  • Falafel covers your daily Iron needs 40% more than Chicken soup.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared 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 -51.4%
Contains more Selenium +120%
Contains more Calcium +1700%
Contains more Iron +1528.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1950%
Contains more Phosphorus +611.1%
Contains more Potassium +457.1%
Contains more Zinc +971.4%
Contains more Copper +377.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 8% 3% 12% 10% 19% 4% 18% 0% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains less Sodium -51.4%
Contains more Selenium +120%
Contains more Calcium +1700%
Contains more Iron +1528.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1950%
Contains more Phosphorus +611.1%
Contains more Potassium +457.1%
Contains more Zinc +971.4%
Contains more Copper +377.8%

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 B3 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +317.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +104.9%
Contains more Folate +1760%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 1% 9% 20% 30% 0% 15% 4% 0% 1%
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 B3 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +317.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +104.9%
Contains more Folate +1760%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +166.2%
Contains more Protein +428.2%
Contains more Fats +1383.3%
Contains more Carbs +802%
Contains more Other +305%
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 3.53 g
Water: 92.15 g
Other: 0.6 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 +166.2%
Contains more Protein +428.2%
Contains more Fats +1383.3%
Contains more Carbs +802%
Contains more Other +305%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1647.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1853.1%
29% 52% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.321 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.213 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1647.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1853.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken soup Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 3.53g 31.84g Falafel
Protein 2.52g 13.31g Falafel
Fats 1.2g 17.8g Falafel
Carbs 3.53g 31.84g Falafel
Calories 36kcal 333kcal Falafel
Sugar 1.58g Falafel
Calcium 3mg 54mg Falafel
Iron 0.21mg 3.42mg Falafel
Magnesium 4mg 82mg Falafel
Phosphorus 27mg 192mg Falafel
Potassium 105mg 585mg Falafel
Sodium 143mg 294mg Chicken soup
Zinc 0.14mg 1.5mg Falafel
Copper 0.054mg 0.258mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 2.2µg 1µg Chicken soup
Vitamin A 3IU 13IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.03mg Chicken soup
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.6mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.035mg 0.146mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.166mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.584mg 1.044mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B5 0.292mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.125mg Falafel
Folate 5µg 93µg Falafel
Vitamin K 0.2µg Chicken soup
Tryptophan 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg Falafel
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 0.321g 2.383g Chicken soup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.582g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g 4.16g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken soup 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
6%
Chicken soup
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Chicken soup
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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 Sodium?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.062g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is cheaper (difference - $4)

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. Chicken soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172884/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.