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Club sandwich vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are club sandwich and falafel different?

  • Club sandwich is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6; however, falafel is richer in iron, copper, folate, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for club sandwich is 43% higher.
  • Falafel has less cholesterol.

Fast foods, grilled chicken, bacon and tomato club sandwich, with cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise and Falafel, home-prepared are the varieties used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 29% 20% 51% 30% 37% 92% 82% 0% 135%
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 +75.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2380%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +156.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +158.8%
Contains more IronIron +149.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +189.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.3%

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.
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 15% 12% 12% 1.5% 43% 43% 105% 50% 68% 59% 22% 23% 26%
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% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 38% 20% 18% 29% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +175%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +434%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +182.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 8% 20% 53% 2%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 8.05 g
Carbs: 19.87 g
Water: 52.52 g
Other: 2.37 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 +29.2%
Contains more WaterWater +51.7%
Contains more FatsFats +121.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60.2%
~equal in Other ~2.43g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 37% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.109 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.949 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.88 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 -23.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +244.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +121.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Club sandwich 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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Club sandwich Falafel DV% diff.
Selenium 24.8µg 1µg 43%
Manganese 0.691mg 30%
Vitamin B3 5.575mg 1.044mg 28%
Iron 1.37mg 3.42mg 26%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg 20%
Copper 0.089mg 0.258mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 2.949g 10.171g 18%
Folate 31µg 93µg 16%
Fats 8.05g 17.8g 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.88g 4.16g 15%
Cholesterol 46mg 0mg 15%
Sodium 630mg 294mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.296mg 0.125mg 13%
Magnesium 32mg 82mg 12%
Potassium 226mg 585mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.826mg 0.292mg 11%
Choline 47.8mg 9%
Protein 17.19g 13.31g 8%
Vitamin K 8.7µg 7%
Calories 220kcal 333kcal 6%
Fiber 1.2g 5%
Vitamin A 35µg 1µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 4%
Calcium 95mg 54mg 4%
Carbs 19.87g 31.84g 4%
Saturated fat 3.109g 2.383g 3%
Phosphorus 215mg 192mg 3%
Vitamin C 4.4mg 1.6mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.186mg 0.166mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.146mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Zinc 1.34mg 1.5mg 1%
Vitamin D 5IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 18.67g 31.84g N/A
Sugar 4.68g N/A
Trans fat 0.071g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0%
Threonine 0.492mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0%
Leucine 0.944mg 0%
Lysine 0.856mg 0%
Methionine 0.187mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0%
Valine 0.562mg 0%
Histidine 0.364mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Club sandwich 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
37%
Club sandwich
17%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Club sandwich
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 336mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.726g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Club sandwich
Club sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Club sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170752/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.