Falafel vs. Kidney beans raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between falafel and kidney beans raw
- Kidney beans raw is higher than falafel in copper, folate, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B6, manganese, and magnesium.
- Kidney beans raw covers your daily copper needs 78% more than falafel.
- Falafel contains 12 times more sodium than kidney beans raw. While falafel contains 294mg of sodium, kidney beans raw contains only 24mg.
- The glycemic index of kidney beans raw is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and Beans, kidney, all types, mature seeds, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +70.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +164.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +140.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +139.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +271.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +86% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +112% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +47.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +220% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +181.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +262.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +97.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +167.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +217.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +323.7% |
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:
23.58 g
Fats:
0.83 g
Carbs:
60.01 g
Water:
11.75 g
Other:
3.83 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +2044.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +194.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +77.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +88.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +57.6% |
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
0.12 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.457 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15792.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +810.3% |
| 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.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 24.9g | 100% | |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.958mg | 78% |
| Folate | 93µg | 394µg | 75% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 8.2mg | 60% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.529mg | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 407mg | 31% |
| Fats | 17.8g | 0.83g | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 0.457g | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 0.064g | 25% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 1406mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.397mg | 21% |
| Protein | 13.31g | 23.58g | 21% |
| Vitamin K | 19µg | 16% | |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 1.021mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 140mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 2.79mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 24mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 0.12g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.78mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 143mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 60.01g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 2.06mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.219mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 3.2µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 4.5mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Calories | 333kcal | 333kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 35.11g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.23g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.992mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 1.041mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 1.882mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 1.618mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.355mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 1.275mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 1.233mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.656mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories diet | Equal | |
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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%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
130%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kidney beans raw contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kidney beans raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.263g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kidney beans raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Kidney beans raw is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kidney beans raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kidney beans raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.23g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)