Falafel vs. Baked beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between falafel and baked beans
- Falafel has more manganese, iron, phosphorus, folate, copper, magnesium, vitamin B2, zinc, and potassium; however, baked beans are higher in selenium.
- Falafel covers your daily need for manganese, 19% more than baked beans.
- Falafel has 3 times more vitamin B2 than baked beans. While falafel has 0.166mg of vitamin B2, baked beans have only 0.049mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Falafel, home-prepared and Beans, baked, home prepared.
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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 | +90.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +71.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +62.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +105.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +76.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +171% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +470% |
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 | +45.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +238.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +155.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +88.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +38.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +93.8% |
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:
5.54 g
Fats:
5.15 g
Carbs:
21.63 g
Water:
65.17 g
Other:
2.51 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +140.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +245.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +47.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +88.2% |
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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
1.948 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.74 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +376.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +462.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -18.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 0.74g | 23% |
| Fiber | 5.5g | 22% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 2.133g | 20% |
| Fats | 17.8g | 5.15g | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 0.255mg | 19% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 1.99mg | 18% |
| Protein | 13.31g | 5.54g | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 109mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.159mg | 11% |
| Folate | 93µg | 48µg | 11% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 155kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.049mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 5.7µg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 43mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 0.73mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 358mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 422mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 0.408mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 21.63g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.155mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 1.948g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.136mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 61mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 16.13g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 0.428mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 0.379mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 0.282mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.153mg | 0% |
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
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 is richer in vitamins?
Falafel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baked beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.435g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baked beans is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)