Falafel vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between falafel and biscuit
- Falafel is richer in copper, magnesium, potassium, and manganese, yet biscuit is richer in selenium, calcium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for biscuit is 34% higher.
- Falafel contains 5 times more Potassium than biscuit. Falafel contains 585mg of Potassium, while biscuit contains 121mg.
- Falafel contains less sodium.
- Falafel has a lower glycemic index than biscuit.
Food types used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.
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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 | +355.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +383.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +214.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +177.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -49.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +82.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +335.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1850% |
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 CVitamin C | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +257.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +52.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +530.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +143.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +86.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +182.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +90.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +40.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.7% |
~equal in
Fats
~16.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -44.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +46.8% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~4.163g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 333kcal | 353kcal |
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| Protein | 13.31g | 7g |
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| Fats | 17.8g | 16.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 31.84g | 43.1g |
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| Carbs | 31.84g | 44.6g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg |
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| Magnesium | 82mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 54mg | 235mg |
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| Potassium | 585mg | 121mg |
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| Iron | 3.42mg | 2.9mg |
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| Sugar | 2.18g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g |
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| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.082mg |
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| Zinc | 1.5mg | 0.54mg |
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| Phosphorus | 192mg | 164mg |
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| Sodium | 294mg | 580mg |
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| Vitamin A | 13IU | 82IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.691mg | 0.378mg |
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| Selenium | 1µg | 19.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.356mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 2.949mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.285mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.035mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg |
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| Folate | 93µg | 61µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.383g | 4.324g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.171g | 6.93g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 4.163g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.087mg |
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| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.211mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0.273mg |
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| Leucine | 0.944mg | 0.514mg |
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| Lysine | 0.856mg | 0.226mg |
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| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.132mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0.347mg |
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| Valine | 0.562mg | 0.313mg |
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| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.161mg |
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 286mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.941g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit 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.