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Falafel vs. Apple strudel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between falafel and apple strudel

  • Falafel has more iron, copper, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, folate, potassium, zinc, and vitamin B2; however, apple strudel has more selenium.
  • Falafel's daily need coverage for iron is 38% more.
  • Falafel has 9 times more magnesium than apple strudel. Falafel has 82mg of magnesium, while apple strudel has 9mg.
  • Apple strudel has a higher glycemic index than falafel.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Falafel, home-prepared and Strudel, apple.

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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 6.4% 4.5% 13% 16% 10% 5.2% 14% 18% 25% 33%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +811.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +260%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +292.6%
Contains more IronIron +714.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +760%
Contains more ZincZinc +689.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +481.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +263.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +510%

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 5.7% 2% 28% 0% 10% 5.8% 6.2% 16% 11% 28% 7.3% 21% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +265%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +564%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +216.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +171.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +232.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~1.7mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.27mg

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
3% 11% 41% 44%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 11.2 g
Carbs: 41.1 g
Water: 43.5 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +303.3%
Contains more FatsFats +58.9%
Contains more OtherOther +170%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.1%
Contains more WaterWater +25.6%

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
19% 31% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.044 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.267 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.315 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +211.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -14.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Apple strudel DV% diff.
Iron 3.42mg 0.42mg 38%
Copper 0.258mg 0.03mg 25%
Phosphorus 192mg 33mg 23%
Manganese 0.691mg 0.19mg 22%
Protein 13.31g 3.3g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 10.171g 3.267g 17%
Magnesium 82mg 9mg 17%
Folate 93µg 28µg 16%
Potassium 585mg 149mg 13%
Zinc 1.5mg 0.19mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.025mg 11%
Fats 17.8g 11.2g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.04mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Selenium 1µg 6.1µg 9%
Vitamin E 1.42mg 9%
Fiber 2.2g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 5.315g 8%
Sodium 294mg 135mg 7%
Lysine 0.856mg 153mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.046mg 6%
Calcium 54mg 15mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.33mg 4%
Choline 17.4mg 3%
Calories 333kcal 274kcal 3%
Carbs 31.84g 41.1g 3%
Vitamin K 2.9µg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg 2%
Saturated fat 2.383g 2.044g 2%
Vitamin A 1µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 1.7mg 0%
Net carbs 31.84g 38.9g N/A
Sugar 25.75g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.27mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.492mg 0.119mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.944mg 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.187mg 0.067mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.151mg 0%
Valine 0.562mg 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 0.364mg 0.076mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel Apple strudel
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
12%
Apple strudel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
14%
Apple strudel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.339g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Apple strudel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175032/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.