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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.

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.
Falafel
Falafel
8
:
2
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw
Contains more Calcium +45.9%
Contains more Iron +120.6%
Contains more Magnesium +148.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.8%
Contains more Potassium +76.2%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Copper +55.8%
Equal in Manganese - 0.661
Falafel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Broad bean raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 59% 24% 56% 30% 4% 28% 134% 87% 5%
Contains more Calcium +45.9%
Contains more Iron +120.6%
Contains more Magnesium +148.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.8%
Contains more Potassium +76.2%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Copper +55.8%
Equal in Manganese - 0.661

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
3
:
7
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2461.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.4%
Contains more Folate +59.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.133
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%
Broad bean raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 20% 24% 0% 13% 34% 67% 43% 14% 24% 111% 0% 103%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2461.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.4%
Contains more Folate +59.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.133

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Falafel
Falafel
4
:
1
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw
Contains more Protein +68.1%
Contains more Fats +2338.4%
Contains more Carbs +80.6%
Contains more Other +117%
Contains more Water +109.7%
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
Broad bean raw
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 Protein +68.1%
Contains more Fats +2338.4%
Contains more Carbs +80.6%
Contains more Other +117%
Contains more Water +109.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Falafel
Falafel
2
:
1
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9679.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1116.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%
Falafel
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Broad bean raw
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.104 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.342 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9679.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1116.4%
Contains less Saturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 10.13g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 7.92g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 0.73g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 17.63g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 88kcal Falafel
Sugar 9.21g Falafel
Fiber 7.5g Broad bean raw
Calcium 54mg 37mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 1.55mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 33mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 129mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 332mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 25mg Broad bean raw
Zinc 1.5mg 1mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.402mg Broad bean raw
Manganese 0.691mg 0.661mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 0.8µg Falafel
Vitamin A 13IU 333IU Broad bean raw
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 17µg Broad bean raw
Vitamin E 1.16mg Broad bean raw
Vitamin C 1.6mg 3.7mg Broad bean raw
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.133mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.29mg Broad bean raw
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 2.249mg Broad bean raw
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.225mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.104mg Falafel
Folate 93µg 148µg Broad bean raw
Vitamin K 40.9µg Broad bean raw
Tryptophan 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.118g Broad bean raw
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.104g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.342g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel Broad bean raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
18%
Falafel
37%
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.