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Falafel vs. Adzuki bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Falafel and Adzuki bean

  • Falafel has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Manganese, however, Adzuki bean is richer in Folate.
  • Falafel covers your daily Iron needs 18% more than Adzuki bean.
  • Adzuki bean has 66 times less Saturated Fat than Falafel. Falafel has 2.383g of Saturated Fat, while Adzuki bean has 0.036g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Falafel, home-prepared and Beans, adzuki, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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.
Falafel
Falafel
6
:
4
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean
Contains more Calcium +92.9%
Contains more Iron +71%
Contains more Magnesium +57.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +20.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Zinc +18%
Contains more Copper +15.5%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Equal in Potassium - 532
Falafel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Adzuki bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 75% 38% 72% 47% 2% 49% 100% 75% 7%
Contains more Calcium +92.9%
Contains more Iron +71%
Contains more Magnesium +57.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +20.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Zinc +18%
Contains more Copper +15.5%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Equal in Potassium - 532

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.
Falafel
Falafel
6
:
2
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean
Contains more Vitamin A +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +159.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.3%
Contains more Folate +30.1%
Falafel
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%
Adzuki bean
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% 0% 29% 15% 14% 26% 23% 91% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +159.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.3%
Contains more Folate +30.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Falafel
Falafel
4
:
1
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean
Contains more Protein +77%
Contains more Fats +17700%
Contains more Carbs +28.5%
Contains more Other +84.1%
Contains more Water +91.5%
Falafel
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
Adzuki bean
8% 25% 66%
Protein: 7.52 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 24.77 g
Water: 66.29 g
Other: 1.32 g
Contains more Protein +77%
Contains more Fats +17700%
Contains more Carbs +28.5%
Contains more Other +84.1%
Contains more Water +91.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Falafel
Falafel
2
:
1
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112911.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19709.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Falafel
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Adzuki bean
55% 14% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.021 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112911.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19709.5%
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 Adzuki bean
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Adzuki bean Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 17.47g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 7.52g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 0.1g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 24.77g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 128kcal Falafel
Fiber 7.3g Adzuki bean
Calcium 54mg 28mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 2mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 52mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 168mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 532mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 8mg Adzuki bean
Zinc 1.5mg 1.77mg Adzuki bean
Copper 0.258mg 0.298mg Adzuki bean
Manganese 0.691mg 0.573mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 1.2µg Adzuki bean
Vitamin A 13IU 6IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Falafel
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.115mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.064mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.717mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.43mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.096mg Falafel
Folate 93µg 121µg Adzuki bean
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.072mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.255mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.3mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.632mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.567mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.079mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.398mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.387mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.198mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.036g Adzuki bean
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.009g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.021g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel Adzuki bean
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
16%
Adzuki bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
47%
Adzuki bean

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean contains less Sodium (difference - 286mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.347g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/nutrients
  2. Adzuki bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173728/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.