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Falafel vs. Artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Falafel and Artichoke

  • Falafel is higher in Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Folate, yet Artichoke is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Falafel covers your daily Iron needs 27% more than Artichoke.
  • Falafel contains 66 times more Saturated Fat than Artichoke. While Falafel contains 2.383g of Saturated Fat, Artichoke contains only 0.036g.

Food varieties used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and Artichokes, (globe or french), raw.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +22.7%
Contains more Iron +167.2%
Contains more Magnesium +36.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.3%
Contains more Potassium +58.1%
Contains more Zinc +206.1%
Contains more Copper +11.7%
Contains more Manganese +169.9%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains less Sodium -68%
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 14% 48% 43% 39% 33% 13% 14% 77% 34% 2%
Contains more Calcium +22.7%
Contains more Iron +167.2%
Contains more Magnesium +36.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.3%
Contains more Potassium +58.1%
Contains more Zinc +206.1%
Contains more Copper +11.7%
Contains more Manganese +169.9%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains less Sodium -68%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +102.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +151.5%
Contains more Folate +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +631.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 13
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.046
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.116
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% 4% 0% 39% 18% 16% 20% 21% 27% 51% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +102.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +151.5%
Contains more Folate +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +631.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 13
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.046
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.116

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +307%
Contains more Fats +11766.7%
Contains more Carbs +202.9%
Contains more Other +115%
Contains more Water +145.3%
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% 85%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 10.51 g
Water: 84.94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Protein +307%
Contains more Fats +11766.7%
Contains more Carbs +202.9%
Contains more Other +115%
Contains more Water +145.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +203320%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6400%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
34% 5% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.064 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +203320%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6400%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 5.11g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 3.27g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 0.15g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 10.51g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 47kcal Falafel
Sugar 0.99g Falafel
Fiber 5.4g Artichoke
Calcium 54mg 44mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 1.28mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 60mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 90mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 370mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 94mg Artichoke
Zinc 1.5mg 0.49mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.231mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.256mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 0.2µg Falafel
Vitamin A 13IU 13IU
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.19mg Artichoke
Vitamin C 1.6mg 11.7mg Artichoke
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.072mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.066mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 1.046mg Artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.338mg Artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.116mg Falafel
Folate 93µg 68µg Falafel
Vitamin K 14.8µg Artichoke
Tryptophan 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.036g Artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.005g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.064g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Artichoke
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
19%
Artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
31%
Artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Artichoke
Artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 200mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.347g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Artichoke
Artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Artichoke
Artichoke is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169205/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.