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Falafel vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Falafel and Almonds different?

  • Falafel is higher in Folate, however, Almonds are richer in Copper, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Almonds is 86% higher.
  • Falafel contains 294 times more Sodium than Almonds. While Falafel contains 294mg of Sodium, Almonds contain only 1mg.

Falafel, home-prepared and Nuts, almonds 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 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +229.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +398.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +299.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +108%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +215.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +310%
~equal in Iron ~3.71mg

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% 0.78% 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 0% 0.12% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +550%
Contains more FolateFolate +111.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +585.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +246.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.137mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +47.7%
Contains more WaterWater +685%
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.9%
Contains more FatsFats +180.5%
Contains more OtherOther +21.8%

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
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -37.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +210.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +196.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Almonds Opinion
Calories 333kcal 579kcal Almonds
Protein 13.31g 21.15g Almonds
Fats 17.8g 49.93g Almonds
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Falafel
Net carbs 31.84g 9.05g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 21.55g Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 270mg Almonds
Calcium 54mg 269mg Almonds
Potassium 585mg 733mg Almonds
Iron 3.42mg 3.71mg Almonds
Sugar 4.35g Falafel
Fiber 12.5g Almonds
Copper 0.258mg 1.031mg Almonds
Zinc 1.5mg 3.12mg Almonds
Starch 0.72g Almonds
Phosphorus 192mg 481mg Almonds
Sodium 294mg 1mg Almonds
Vitamin A 13IU 2IU Falafel
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Falafel
Vitamin E 25.63mg Almonds
Manganese 0.691mg 2.179mg Almonds
Selenium 1µg 4.1µg Almonds
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.205mg Almonds
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 1.138mg Almonds
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 3.618mg Almonds
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.471mg Almonds
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.137mg Almonds
Folate 93µg 44µg Falafel
Trans Fat 0g 0.015g Falafel
Choline 52.1mg Almonds
Saturated Fat 2.383g 3.802g Falafel
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 31.551g Almonds
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 12.329g Almonds
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.211mg Almonds
Threonine 0.492mg 0.601mg Almonds
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.751mg Almonds
Leucine 0.944mg 1.473mg Almonds
Lysine 0.856mg 0.568mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.157mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 1.132mg Almonds
Valine 0.562mg 0.855mg Almonds
Histidine 0.364mg 0.539mg Almonds
Fructose 0.11g Almonds
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almonds
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almonds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almonds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Almonds
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
78%
Almonds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
142%
Almonds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.419g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Almonds
Almonds is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/nutrients
  2. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.