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Falafel vs. Broad bean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between falafel and broad bean raw

  • Falafel has more iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium, while broad bean raw has more copper, folate, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
  • Falafel's daily need coverage for iron is 23% higher.
  • Broad bean raw contains 20 times less saturated fat than falafel. Falafel contains 2.383g of saturated fat, while broad bean raw contains 0.118g.
  • Falafel has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of falafel is 33, while the glycemic index of broad bean raw is 79.

The food types used in this comparison are Falafel, home-prepared and Beans, fava, in pod, raw.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 11% 29% 58% 134% 27% 55% 3.3% 86% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +148.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.2%
Contains more IronIron +120.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.5%
~equal in Manganese ~0.661mg

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%
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 12% 5.7% 23% 0% 33% 67% 42% 14% 24% 0% 102% 111% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +115.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +59.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.133mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
8% 18% 73%
Protein: 7.92 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 17.63 g
Water: 72.6 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +68.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2338.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +80.6%
Contains more OtherOther +117%
Contains more WaterWater +109.7%

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
21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.118 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.104 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.342 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9679.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1116.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Falafel Broad bean raw
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 Broad bean raw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 40.9µg 34%
Fiber 7.5g 30%
Fats 17.8g 0.73g 26%
Monounsaturated fat 10.171g 0.104g 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.342g 25%
Iron 3.42mg 1.55mg 23%
Copper 0.258mg 0.402mg 16%
Folate 93µg 148µg 14%
Sodium 294mg 25mg 12%
Calories 333kcal 88kcal 12%
Magnesium 82mg 33mg 12%
Protein 13.31g 7.92g 11%
Saturated fat 2.383g 0.118g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.29mg 10%
Phosphorus 192mg 129mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.16mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 2.249mg 8%
Potassium 585mg 332mg 7%
Carbs 31.84g 17.63g 5%
Zinc 1.5mg 1mg 5%
Vitamin A 1µg 17µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.104mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 3.7mg 2%
Calcium 54mg 37mg 2%
Manganese 0.691mg 0.661mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.133mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.225mg 1%
Net carbs 31.84g 10.13g N/A
Sugar 9.21g N/A
Selenium 1µg 0.8µg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel Broad bean raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
33%
Broad bean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
43%
Broad bean raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 269mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.265g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw 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. Broad bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168574/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.