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Falafel vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Falafel and Avocado

  • Falafel is higher in Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, and Copper, yet Avocado is higher in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C.
  • Falafel covers your daily Iron needs 36% more than Avocado.
  • Falafel contains 42 times more Sodium than Avocado. While Falafel contains 294mg of Sodium, Avocado contains 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 Calcium +350%
Contains more Iron +521.8%
Contains more Magnesium +182.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +269.2%
Contains more Potassium +20.6%
Contains more Zinc +134.4%
Contains more Copper +35.8%
Contains more Manganese +386.6%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
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 4% 21% 21% 23% 43% 1% 18% 64% 19% 3%
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Iron +521.8%
Contains more Magnesium +182.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +269.2%
Contains more Potassium +20.6%
Contains more Zinc +134.4%
Contains more Copper +35.8%
Contains more Manganese +386.6%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.7%
Contains more Folate +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +1023.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +525%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +375.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.6%
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 9% 42% 0% 34% 17% 30% 33% 84% 60% 61% 0% 53%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.7%
Contains more Folate +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +1023.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +525%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +375.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +565.5%
Contains more Fats +21.4%
Contains more Carbs +273.3%
Contains more Other +53.8%
Contains more Water +111.5%
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% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
Contains more Protein +565.5%
Contains more Fats +21.4%
Contains more Carbs +273.3%
Contains more Other +53.8%
Contains more Water +111.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +129.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.799
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
15% 71% 13%
Saturated Fat: 2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.816 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +129.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.799

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Falafel Avocado
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 ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Avocado Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 1.83g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 2g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 14.66g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 8.53g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 160kcal Falafel
Starch 0.11g Avocado
Fructose 0.12g Avocado
Sugar 0.66g Falafel
Fiber 6.7g Avocado
Calcium 54mg 12mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 0.55mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 29mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 52mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 485mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 7mg Avocado
Zinc 1.5mg 0.64mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.19mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.142mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 0.4µg Falafel
Vitamin A 13IU 146IU Avocado
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 7µg Avocado
Vitamin E 2.07mg Avocado
Vitamin C 1.6mg 10mg Avocado
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.067mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.13mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 1.738mg Avocado
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 1.389mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.257mg Avocado
Folate 93µg 81µg Falafel
Vitamin K 21µg Avocado
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.025mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.073mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.084mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.143mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.132mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.038mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.097mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.107mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.049mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 2.126g Avocado
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 9.799g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 1.816g Falafel
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Avocado
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g Avocado

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Avocado
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
35%
Avocado
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
21%
Avocado

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 287mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.257g)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado
Avocado 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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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.