Falafel vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between falafel and avocadoes
- Falafel is higher in iron, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, and copper, yet avocadoes are higher in vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and vitamin C.
- Falafel covers your daily iron needs 36% more than avocadoes.
- Falafel contains 42 times more sodium than avocadoes. While falafel contains 294mg of sodium, avocadoes contain only 7mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +182.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +350% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +521.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +35.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +134.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +269.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +386.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +117.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +525% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +66.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +375.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +105.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +565.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +273.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +53.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +111.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +129.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10.8% |
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Monounsaturated fat
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.42mg | 0.55mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 27% | |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 0.142mg | 24% |
| Protein | 13.31g | 2g | 23% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 1.389mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 52mg | 20% |
| Vitamin K | 21µg | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 1.816g | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.07mg | 14% | |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 29mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 7mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.257mg | 10% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 160kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 10mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 8.53g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.19mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 0.64mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.067mg | 7% |
| Fats | 17.8g | 14.66g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 1.738mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Folate | 93µg | 81µg | 3% |
| Choline | 14.2mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.13mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 485mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 2.126g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 9.799g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 1.83g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.66g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 287mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Avocado is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.257g)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)