Chickpea flour (besan) vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Chickpea flour (besan) and Falafel
- Chickpea flour (besan) is higher than Falafel in Folate, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Zinc.
- Chickpea flour (besan) covers your daily Folate needs 86% more than Falafel.
- Chickpea flour (besan) contains 8 times more Selenium than Falafel. While Chickpea flour (besan) contains 8.3µg of Selenium, Falafel contains only 1µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Chickpea flour (besan) 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.
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Iron
+42.1%
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Magnesium
+102.4%
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Phosphorus
+65.6%
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Potassium
+44.6%
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Sodium
-78.2%
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Zinc
+87.3%
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Copper
+253.5%
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Manganese
+131.5%
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Selenium
+730%
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Calcium
+20%
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Iron
+42.1%
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Magnesium
+102.4%
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Phosphorus
+65.6%
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Potassium
+44.6%
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Sodium
-78.2%
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Zinc
+87.3%
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Copper
+253.5%
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Manganese
+131.5%
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Selenium
+730%
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Calcium
+20%
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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Vitamin A
+215.4%
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Vitamin B1
+232.9%
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Vitamin B3
+68.8%
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Vitamin B5
+107.5%
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Vitamin B6
+293.6%
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Folate
+369.9%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+56.6%
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Vitamin A
+215.4%
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Vitamin B1
+232.9%
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Vitamin B3
+68.8%
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Vitamin B5
+107.5%
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Vitamin B6
+293.6%
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Folate
+369.9%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+56.6%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+68.2%
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Carbs
+81.6%
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+16%
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Fats
+166.1%
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Water
+236.8%
Protein:
22.39 g
Fats:
6.69 g
Carbs:
57.82 g
Water:
10.28 g
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2.82 g
Protein:
13.31 g
Fats:
17.8 g
Carbs:
31.84 g
Water:
34.62 g
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2.43 g
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Protein
+68.2%
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Carbs
+81.6%
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+16%
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Fats
+166.1%
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Water
+236.8%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-70.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+576.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+39.5%
Saturated Fat:
0.693 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.504 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.983 g
Saturated Fat:
2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.16 g
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Saturated Fat
-70.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+576.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+39.5%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 47.02g | 31.84g |
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| Protein | 22.39g | 13.31g |
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| Fats | 6.69g | 17.8g |
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| Carbs | 57.82g | 31.84g |
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| Calories | 387kcal | 333kcal |
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| Sugar | 10.85g |
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| Fiber | 10.8g |
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| Calcium | 45mg | 54mg |
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| Iron | 4.86mg | 3.42mg |
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| Magnesium | 166mg | 82mg |
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| Phosphorus | 318mg | 192mg |
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| Potassium | 846mg | 585mg |
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| Sodium | 64mg | 294mg |
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| Zinc | 2.81mg | 1.5mg |
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| Copper | 0.912mg | 0.258mg |
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| Manganese | 1.6mg | 0.691mg |
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| Selenium | 8.3µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 41IU | 13IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.83mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.486mg | 0.146mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.106mg | 0.166mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.762mg | 1.044mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.606mg | 0.292mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.492mg | 0.125mg |
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| Folate | 437µg | 93µg |
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| Vitamin K | 9.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.134mg |
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| Threonine | 0.492mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.567mg |
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| Leucine | 0.944mg |
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| Lysine | 0.856mg |
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| Methionine | 0.187mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg |
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| Valine | 0.562mg |
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| Histidine | 0.364mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.693g | 2.383g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.504g | 10.171g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.983g | 4.16g |
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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
58%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
117%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chickpea flour (besan) contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chickpea flour (besan) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chickpea flour (besan) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Chickpea flour (besan) is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chickpea flour (besan) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chickpea flour (besan) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)