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Falafel vs. Allspice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are falafel and allspice different?

  • Falafel is higher in folate and phosphorus; however, allspice is richer in manganese, calcium, iron, vitamin C, copper, potassium, magnesium, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for allspice is 98% higher.
  • Falafel contains 3 times more folate than allspice. While falafel contains 93µg of folate, allspice contains only 36µg.
  • Allspice has a lower glycemic index (15) than falafel (33).

Falafel, home-prepared and Spices, allspice, ground 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 59% 16% 52% 128% 86% 41% 82% 38% 90% 5.5%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 96% 198% 92% 265% 184% 28% 48% 10% 384% 15%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +64.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1124.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.5%
Contains more IronIron +106.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +114.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +325.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +170%

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 5.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 38% 20% 18% 29% 0% 0% 70% 0%
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 131% 9% 0% 0% 25% 15% 54% 0% 48% 0% 0% 27% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +163.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2350%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +173.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +68%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
6% 9% 72% 8% 5%
Protein: 6.09 g
Fats: 8.69 g
Carbs: 72.12 g
Water: 8.46 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +118.6%
Contains more FatsFats +104.8%
Contains more WaterWater +309.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +126.5%
Contains more OtherOther +90.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 61% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.383 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.16 g
46% 12% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.55 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.36 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1441.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +76.3%
~equal in Saturated fat ~2.55g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Allspice DV% diff.
Manganese 0.691mg 2.943mg 98%
Fiber 21.6g 86%
Calcium 54mg 661mg 61%
Iron 3.42mg 7.06mg 46%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 39.2mg 42%
Copper 0.258mg 0.553mg 33%
Monounsaturated fat 10.171g 0.66g 24%
Folate 93µg 36µg 14%
Fats 17.8g 8.69g 14%
Potassium 585mg 1044mg 14%
Protein 13.31g 6.09g 14%
Carbs 31.84g 72.12g 13%
Magnesium 82mg 135mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 2.36g 12%
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 2.86mg 11%
Phosphorus 192mg 113mg 11%
Sodium 294mg 77mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.063mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.21mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 6%
Calories 333kcal 263kcal 4%
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.101mg 4%
Zinc 1.5mg 1.01mg 4%
Selenium 1µg 2.7µg 3%
Vitamin A 1µg 27µg 3%
Saturated fat 2.383g 2.55g 1%
Net carbs 31.84g 50.52g 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel Allspice
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
17%
Falafel
24%
Allspice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
132%
Allspice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.167g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Allspice
Allspice contains less Sodium (difference - 217mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Allspice
Allspice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Allspice
Allspice is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Allspice
Allspice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/nutrients
  2. Allspice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171315/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.