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Falafel vs. Bockwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between falafel and bockwurst

  • Falafel is richer in iron, manganese, and folate, yet bockwurst is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for bockwurst is 39% higher.
  • Falafel contains 5 times more folate than bockwurst. Falafel contains 93µg of folate, while bockwurst contains 17µg.
  • Falafel contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and Bockwurst, pork, veal, 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 12% 24% 43% 33% 56% 72% 99% 22% 62%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +215.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +31.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +116.7%
Contains more IronIron +197.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +158%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +304.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +38%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1030%

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%
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 11% 5% 7.6% 0% 48% 54% 105% 53% 87% 108% 176% 13% 25%
Contains more FolateFolate +447.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +437.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +205.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +202.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
14% 26% 3% 54% 3%
Protein: 14.03 g
Fats: 25.87 g
Carbs: 2.95 g
Water: 54.47 g
Other: 2.68 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +979.3%
Contains more FatsFats +45.3%
Contains more WaterWater +57.3%
Contains more OtherOther +10.3%
~equal in Protein ~14.03g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 61% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.383 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.16 g
40% 51% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.256 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.328 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +78.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Bockwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin K 70.2µg 59%
Tryptophan 0.134mg 153mg 55%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.86µg 36%
Saturated fat 2.383g 10.256g 36%
Cholesterol 0mg 93mg 31%
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 5.616mg 29%
Iron 3.42mg 1.15mg 28%
Manganese 0.691mg 0.171mg 23%
Sodium 294mg 756mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.378mg 19%
Folate 93µg 17µg 19%
Selenium 1µg 11.3µg 19%
Copper 0.258mg 0.1mg 18%
Magnesium 82mg 26mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 2.328g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.891mg 12%
Fats 17.8g 25.87g 12%
Carbs 31.84g 2.95g 10%
Potassium 585mg 270mg 9%
Choline 46.4mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 10.171g 13.138g 7%
Zinc 1.5mg 2.07mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.233mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.193mg 4%
Phosphorus 192mg 169mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Calories 333kcal 301kcal 2%
Vitamin A 1µg 15µg 2%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 3.2mg 2%
Protein 13.31g 14.03g 1%
Calcium 54mg 41mg 1%
Net carbs 31.84g 1.95g N/A
Sugar 1.33g N/A
Threonine 0.492mg 0.613mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.677mg 0%
Leucine 0.944mg 1.107mg 0%
Lysine 0.856mg 1.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.187mg 0.333mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.562mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.364mg 0.513mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel Bockwurst
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
53%
Bockwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
44%
Bockwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 462mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.873g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bockwurst
Bockwurst is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Bockwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171619/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.