Falafel vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are falafel and barbecue chicken different?
- Falafel is higher in iron, manganese, folate, copper, magnesium, and potassium; however, barbecue chicken is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for barbecue chicken is 42% higher.
- Falafel contains 138 times more manganese than barbecue chicken. While falafel contains 0.691mg of manganese, barbecue chicken contains only 0.005mg.
- Barbecue chicken has a lower glycemic index (10) than falafel (33).
Falafel, home-prepared and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +290.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +237.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +129.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +260% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +235.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13720% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2100% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +165.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +92.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1062.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +449% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +52.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.31 g
Fats:
17.8 g
Carbs:
31.84 g
Water:
34.62 g
Other:
2.43 g
Protein:
22.51 g
Fats:
15.08 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
61.41 g
Other:
0.88 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +18% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26433.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +176.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +69.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +77.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.383 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.16 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.038 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +57.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +104.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 127mg | 42% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 22µg | 38% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 0.95mg | 31% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 0.005mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 5.732mg | 29% |
| Folate | 93µg | 8µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.47µg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.077mg | 20% |
| Protein | 13.31g | 22.51g | 18% |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 21mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 2.038g | 14% |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 0.12g | 11% |
| Choline | 62.9mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 585mg | 255mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 6.446g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.055mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 3.927g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.191mg | 5% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 226kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.227mg | 5% |
| Fats | 17.8g | 15.08g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 218mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 16mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 1.78mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.152mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 335mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.12g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.078g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.657mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0.853mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 1.549mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 1.75mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.565mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 0.935mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.592mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | 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
17%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.544g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.