Edible mushroom vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are edible mushroom and falafel different?
- Edible mushroom is richer in vitamin B5, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and selenium, while falafel is higher in iron, manganese, folate, magnesium, and phosphorus.
- Falafel covers your daily need for iron, 37% more than edible mushroom.
- Edible mushroom contains 9 times more selenium than falafel. Edible mushroom contains 9.3µg of selenium, while falafel contains 1µg.
- Edible mushroom is lower in sodium.
Mushrooms, white, raw and Falafel, home-prepared types were 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +830% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +811.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1700% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +84% |
| Contains more IronIron | +584% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +188.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +123.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1370.2% |
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 CVitamin C | +31.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +142.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +245.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +412.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +80.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +447.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.09 g
Fats:
0.34 g
Carbs:
3.26 g
Water:
92.45 g
Other:
0.86 g
Protein:
13.31 g
Fats:
17.8 g
Carbs:
31.84 g
Water:
34.62 g
Other:
2.43 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +167% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +330.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5135.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +876.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +182.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.16 g
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 | -97.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2500% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.5mg | 3.42mg | 37% |
| Manganese | 0.047mg | 0.691mg | 28% |
| Fats | 0.34g | 17.8g | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.16g | 4.16g | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 10.171g | 25% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.497mg | 0.292mg | 24% |
| Protein | 3.09g | 13.31g | 20% |
| Folate | 17µg | 93µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.402mg | 0.166mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 82mg | 17% |
| Calories | 22kcal | 333kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.607mg | 1.044mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 192mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 9.3µg | 1µg | 15% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 294mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 0.05g | 2.383g | 11% |
| Carbs | 3.26g | 31.84g | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.52mg | 1.5mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 318mg | 585mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.318mg | 0.258mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.146mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 54mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% | |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104mg | 0.125mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 1.6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.26g | 31.84g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.98g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.035mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.107mg | 0.492mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.12mg | 0.944mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0.856mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.085mg | 0.707mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.232mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0.364mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% |
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
26%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.333g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edible mushroom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Edible mushroom is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edible mushroom is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)