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Falafel vs. Bagel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between falafel and bagel?

  • Falafel is richer in potassium, copper, iron, magnesium, and phosphorus, while bagel is higher in selenium, manganese, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Bagel's daily need coverage for selenium is 50% higher.
  • Bagel has a higher glycemic index (69) than falafel (33).

We used Falafel, home-prepared and Bagels, wheat types in this comparison.

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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%
Bagel
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 15% 104% 58% 30% 61% 57% 187% 157%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +170%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +254.5%
Contains more IronIron +23.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +47.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +106.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2770%

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%
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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% 6.4% 0% 101% 48% 63% 23% 34% 0% 3.8% 57% 5.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +176%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +222.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
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10% 49% 38% 2%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 1.53 g
Carbs: 48.89 g
Water: 37.55 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1063.4%
Contains more OtherOther +32.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53.5%
~equal in Water ~37.55g

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
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24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.936 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3407.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +344.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Falafel Bagel
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals 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 Bagel DV% diff.
Selenium 1µg 28.7µg 50%
Manganese 0.691mg 1.43mg 32%
Monounsaturated fat 10.171g 0.29g 25%
Fats 17.8g 1.53g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.403mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.936g 21%
Fiber 4.1g 16%
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 3.37mg 15%
Potassium 585mg 165mg 12%
Saturated fat 2.383g 0g 11%
Copper 0.258mg 0.175mg 9%
Iron 3.42mg 2.76mg 8%
Magnesium 82mg 51mg 7%
Phosphorus 192mg 142mg 7%
Carbs 31.84g 48.89g 6%
Sodium 294mg 439mg 6%
Protein 13.31g 10.2g 6%
Folate 93µg 76µg 4%
Calories 333kcal 250kcal 4%
Zinc 1.5mg 1.1mg 4%
Calcium 54mg 20mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.209mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.32mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.375mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.147mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg 2%
Choline 9.8mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Net carbs 31.84g 44.79g N/A
Sugar 6.12g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0%
Threonine 0.492mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0%
Leucine 0.944mg 0%
Lysine 0.856mg 0%
Methionine 0.187mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0%
Valine 0.562mg 0%
Histidine 0.364mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Bagel
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
26%
Bagel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
71%
Bagel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 145mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.383g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bagel
Bagel is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bagel
Bagel 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. Bagel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167533/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.