Chickpeas vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chickpeas and falafel
- Chickpeas are higher in folate, manganese, and copper, yet falafel is higher in potassium, magnesium, vitamin B2, and iron.
- Chickpeas cover your daily folate needs 20% more than falafel.
- Chickpeas contain 2 times more Folate than falafel. While chickpeas contain 172µg of Folate, falafel contains only 93µg.
- The amount of saturated Fat in chickpeas is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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 more CopperCopper | +36.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +49.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +270% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +70.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +10.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +101% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +107.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +84.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +23.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +163.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +98.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +73.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +587.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +164.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -88.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1644.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +259.9% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 164kcal | 333kcal |
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| Protein | 8.86g | 13.31g |
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| Fats | 2.59g | 17.8g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 1.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 19.82g | 31.84g |
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| Carbs | 27.42g | 31.84g |
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| Magnesium | 48mg | 82mg |
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| Calcium | 49mg | 54mg |
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| Potassium | 291mg | 585mg |
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| Iron | 2.89mg | 3.42mg |
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| Sugar | 4.8g |
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| Fiber | 7.6g |
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| Copper | 0.352mg | 0.258mg |
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| Zinc | 1.53mg | 1.5mg |
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| Phosphorus | 168mg | 192mg |
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| Sodium | 7mg | 294mg |
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| Vitamin A | 27IU | 13IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg |
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| Manganese | 1.03mg | 0.691mg |
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| Selenium | 3.7µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.116mg | 0.146mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.063mg | 0.166mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.526mg | 1.044mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.286mg | 0.292mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.139mg | 0.125mg |
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| Vitamin K | 4µg |
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| Folate | 172µg | 93µg |
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| Choline | 42.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.269g | 2.383g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.583g | 10.171g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.156g | 4.16g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0.134mg |
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| Threonine | 0.329mg | 0.492mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.38mg | 0.567mg |
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| Leucine | 0.631mg | 0.944mg |
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| Lysine | 0.593mg | 0.856mg |
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| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0.187mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.475mg | 0.707mg |
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| Valine | 0.372mg | 0.562mg |
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| Histidine | 0.244mg | 0.364mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chickpeas contains less Sodium (difference - 287mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chickpeas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.114g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chickpeas is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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