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Falafel vs. Almond — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Falafel and Almond different?

  • Falafel is higher in Folate, however, Almond is richer in Copper, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Almond is 86% higher.
  • Falafel contains 294 times more Sodium than Almond. While Falafel contains 294mg of Sodium, Almond contains 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.
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Almond
Contains more Calcium +398.1%
Contains more Magnesium +229.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +150.5%
Contains more Potassium +25.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +108%
Contains more Copper +299.6%
Contains more Manganese +215.3%
Contains more Selenium +310%
Equal in Iron - 3.71
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 140% 193% 207% 65% 1% 86% 344% 285% 23%
Contains more Calcium +398.1%
Contains more Magnesium +229.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +150.5%
Contains more Potassium +25.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +108%
Contains more Copper +299.6%
Contains more Manganese +215.3%
Contains more Selenium +310%
Equal in Iron - 3.71

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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Almond
Contains more Vitamin A +550%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +111.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +585.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +246.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.137
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 513% 0% 0% 52% 263% 68% 29% 32% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +550%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +111.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +585.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +246.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.137

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Almond
Contains more Carbs +47.7%
Contains more Water +685%
Contains more Protein +58.9%
Contains more Fats +180.5%
Contains more Other +21.8%
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 Carbs +47.7%
Contains more Water +685%
Contains more Protein +58.9%
Contains more Fats +180.5%
Contains more Other +21.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Almond
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +210.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +196.4%
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.329 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +210.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Almond
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 Almond Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 9.05g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 21.15g Almond
Fats 17.8g 49.93g Almond
Carbs 31.84g 21.55g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 579kcal Almond
Starch 0.72g Almond
Fructose 0.11g Almond
Sugar 4.35g Falafel
Fiber 12.5g Almond
Calcium 54mg 269mg Almond
Iron 3.42mg 3.71mg Almond
Magnesium 82mg 270mg Almond
Phosphorus 192mg 481mg Almond
Potassium 585mg 733mg Almond
Sodium 294mg 1mg Almond
Zinc 1.5mg 3.12mg Almond
Copper 0.258mg 1.031mg Almond
Manganese 0.691mg 2.179mg Almond
Selenium 1µg 4.1µg Almond
Vitamin A 13IU 2IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Falafel
Vitamin E 25.63mg Almond
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.205mg Almond
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 1.138mg Almond
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 3.618mg Almond
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.471mg Almond
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.137mg Almond
Folate 93µg 44µg Falafel
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.211mg Almond
Threonine 0.492mg 0.601mg Almond
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.751mg Almond
Leucine 0.944mg 1.473mg Almond
Lysine 0.856mg 0.568mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.157mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 1.132mg Almond
Valine 0.562mg 0.855mg Almond
Histidine 0.364mg 0.539mg Almond
Trans Fat 0g 0.015g Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 3.802g Falafel
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 31.551g Almond
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 12.329g Almond
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almond
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almond
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almond

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel Almond
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
18%
Falafel
82%
Almond
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
142%
Almond

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?
Almond
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond
Almond is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond
Almond is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond
Almond is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almond
Almond 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. Almond - 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.