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Falafel vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between falafel and beer

  • Beer contains less iron, manganese, copper, phosphorus, folate, magnesium, potassium, and zinc than falafel.
  • Falafel's daily need coverage for iron is 43% higher.
  • Falafel has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of falafel is 33, while the glycemic index of beer is 104.

The food types used in this comparison are Falafel, home-prepared and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all.

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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%
Beer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1266.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2066.7%
Contains more IronIron +17000%
Contains more CopperCopper +5060%
Contains more ZincZinc +14900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1271.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8537.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%

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.
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%
Beer
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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2820%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +564%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +103.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +612.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +171.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1450%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
Beer
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4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2793.5%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +796.9%
Contains more WaterWater +165.6%
Contains more OtherOther +65.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Beer DV% diff.
Iron 3.42mg 0.02mg 43%
Manganese 0.691mg 0.008mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0g 28%
Copper 0.258mg 0.005mg 28%
Fats 17.8g 0g 27%
Protein 13.31g 0.46g 26%
Monounsaturated fat 10.171g 0g 25%
Phosphorus 192mg 14mg 25%
Folate 93µg 6µg 22%
Magnesium 82mg 6mg 18%
Potassium 585mg 27mg 16%
Calories 333kcal 43kcal 15%
Zinc 1.5mg 0.01mg 14%
Sodium 294mg 4mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.005mg 12%
Saturated fat 2.383g 0g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.025mg 11%
Carbs 31.84g 3.55g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.046mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.041mg 5%
Calcium 54mg 4mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.513mg 3%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg 2%
Choline 10.1mg 2%
Selenium 1µg 0.6µg 1%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg 1%
Net carbs 31.84g 3.55g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 0.492mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 0.944mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 0.856mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.187mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0mg 0%
Valine 0.562mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.364mg 0mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Beer
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
17%
Falafel
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 290mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.383g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.