Falafel vs. Navy bean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between falafel and navy bean raw
- Falafel is richer in iron, phosphorus, and manganese, yet navy bean raw is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin C, copper, vitamin B5, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for navy bean raw is 20% higher.
- Falafel contains 28 times more saturated fat than navy bean raw. Falafel contains 2.383g of saturated fat, while navy bean raw contains 0.085g.
Food types used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and Beans, navy, mature seeds, sprouted, 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 CalciumCalcium | +260% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +90.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +77.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +68.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +92% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +69.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +38% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.6% |
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 | +1075% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +167.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +182.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +52.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +41.9% |
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:
6.15 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
13.05 g
Water:
79.15 g
Other:
0.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +116.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2442.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +144% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +155.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +128.6% |
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
0.085 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.407 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19459.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +922.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.4% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fats | 17.8g | 0.7g | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 0.407g | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 0.052g | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.39mg | 20% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 1.93mg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 18.8mg | 19% |
| Protein | 13.31g | 6.15g | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 100mg | 13% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 67kcal | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 0.408mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 13mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.356mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.825mg | 11% |
| Folate | 93µg | 132µg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 0.085g | 10% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 307mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 13.05g | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 0.89mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 101mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.191mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.215mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 15mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 1.22mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 13.05g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 0.442mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 0.35mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Navy bean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 281mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Navy bean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.298g)
Which food is cheaper?
Navy bean raw is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Navy bean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)