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Falafel vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Falafel and Arborio rice

  • Falafel has more Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Potassium, Manganese, and Vitamin B2, while Arborio rice has more Selenium.
  • Falafel's daily need coverage for Iron is 25% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Falafel, home-prepared and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked.

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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 5.7% 0.3% 2.3% 55% 24% 11% 14% 0% 47% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +925%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2150%
Contains more IronIron +134.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +258.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +275%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +481.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +93.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +650%

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% 0% 0% 41% 3.7% 28% 24% 14% 0% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +937.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +111.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36%
~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
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +464%
Contains more FatsFats +9268.4%
Contains more OtherOther +1178.9%
Contains more WaterWater +97.9%
~equal in Carbs ~28.73g

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
32% 36% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +17436.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8220%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Arborio rice Opinion
Calories 333kcal 130kcal Falafel
Protein 13.31g 2.36g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 0.19g Falafel
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Falafel
Net carbs 31.84g 28.73g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 28.73g Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 8mg Falafel
Calcium 54mg 1mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 26mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 1.46mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.072mg Falafel
Zinc 1.5mg 0.4mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 33mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 0mg Arborio rice
Vitamin A 13IU 0IU Falafel
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.357mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 7.5µg Arborio rice
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.164mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.016mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 1.493mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.397mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.059mg Falafel
Folate 93µg 59µg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.051g Arborio rice
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.058g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.05g Falafel
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.027mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.084mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.102mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.195mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.085mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.056mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.126mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.144mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.056mg Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel Arborio rice
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%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
20%
Arborio rice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.332g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/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.