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Coconut oil vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Coconut oil and Falafel

  • Falafel is higher than Coconut oil in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Folate, Magnesium, Potassium, and Zinc.
  • Coconut oil covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 400% more than Falafel.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Falafel is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Oil, coconut 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 -100%
Contains more Calcium +5300%
Contains more Iron +6740%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +7400%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +5300%
Contains more Iron +6740%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +7400%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +456.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +115300%
Contains more Other +167%
99%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 99.06 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.03 g
Other: 0.91 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 Fats +456.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +115300%
Contains more Other +167%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +144.4%
91% 7% 2%
Saturated Fat: 82.475 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.702 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +144.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coconut oil Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 0g 31.84g Falafel
Protein 0g 13.31g Falafel
Fats 99.06g 17.8g Coconut oil
Carbs 0g 31.84g Falafel
Calories 892kcal 333kcal Coconut oil
Calcium 1mg 54mg Falafel
Iron 0.05mg 3.42mg Falafel
Magnesium 0mg 82mg Falafel
Phosphorus 0mg 192mg Falafel
Potassium 0mg 585mg Falafel
Sodium 0mg 294mg Coconut oil
Zinc 0.02mg 1.5mg Falafel
Copper 0mg 0.258mg Falafel
Manganese 0mg 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 0µg 1µg Falafel
Vitamin A 0IU 13IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Falafel
Vitamin E 0.11mg Coconut oil
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.146mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.166mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.044mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.292mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.125mg Falafel
Folate 0µg 93µg Falafel
Vitamin K 0.6µg Coconut oil
Tryptophan 0mg 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0mg 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0mg 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0mg 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0mg 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0mg 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0mg 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0mg 0.364mg Falafel
Trans Fat 0.028g 0g Falafel
Saturated Fat 82.475g 2.383g Falafel
Monounsaturated Fat 6.332g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.702g 4.16g Falafel
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.676g Coconut oil
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Coconut oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coconut oil 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
0%
Coconut oil
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Coconut oil
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 80.092g)
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?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Coconut oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171412/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.