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Falafel vs. Beef Stroganoff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Falafel and Beef Stroganoff different?

  • Falafel is richer in Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Copper, Potassium, and Vitamin B1, while Beef Stroganoff is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Falafel covers your daily need of Iron 32% more than Beef Stroganoff.
  • Falafel contains 41 times more Magnesium than Beef Stroganoff. Falafel contains 82mg of Magnesium, while Beef Stroganoff contains 2mg.

Falafel, home-prepared and Soup, beef stroganoff, canned, chunky style, ready-to-serve types were used in this article.

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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 Calcium +170%
Contains more Iron +288.6%
Contains more Magnesium +4000%
Contains more Phosphorus +284%
Contains more Potassium +317.9%
Contains less Sodium -32.4%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Contains more Copper +158%
Contains more Selenium +660%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 2% 22% 13% 57% 30% 34% 0% 42%
Contains more Calcium +170%
Contains more Iron +288.6%
Contains more Magnesium +4000%
Contains more Phosphorus +284%
Contains more Potassium +317.9%
Contains less Sodium -32.4%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Contains more Copper +158%
Contains more Selenium +660%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +265%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +944%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.3%
Contains more Folate +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +6207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 9% 0% 0% 10% 21% 2% 0% 14% 51% 33% 257%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +265%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +944%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.3%
Contains more Folate +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +6207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +161%
Contains more Fats +287%
Contains more Carbs +253.8%
Contains more Other +73.6%
Contains more Water +130.8%
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
5% 5% 9% 80%
Protein: 5.1 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 9 g
Water: 79.9 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Protein +161%
Contains more Fats +287%
Contains more Carbs +253.8%
Contains more Other +73.6%
Contains more Water +130.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +553.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1591.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.324
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
56% 38% 6%
Saturated Fat: 2.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.556 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.246 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +553.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1591.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.324

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Falafel Beef Stroganoff
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Beef Stroganoff Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 8.4g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 5.1g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 4.6g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 9g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 98kcal Falafel
Sugar 1.68g Falafel
Fiber 0.6g Beef Stroganoff
Calcium 54mg 20mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 0.88mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 2mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 50mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 140mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 435mg Falafel
Zinc 1.5mg 1.1mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.1mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 7.6µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin A 13IU 820IU Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 84µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin E 0.41mg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.04mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.09mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.1mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.06mg Falafel
Folate 93µg 67µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.26µg Beef Stroganoff
Vitamin K 102.8µg Beef Stroganoff
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
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 2.324g Beef Stroganoff
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 1.556g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.246g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Beef Stroganoff
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
18%
Falafel
37%
Beef Stroganoff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
24%
Beef Stroganoff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.059g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Beef Stroganoff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171612/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.