Falafel vs. Wheat Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between falafel and wheat Bread
- Falafel has more potassium; however, wheat Bread is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, calcium, and iron.
- Wheat Bread covers your daily need for selenium, 59% more than falafel.
- Falafel has 3 times more potassium than wheat Bread. While falafel has 585mg of potassium, wheat Bread has only 223mg.
- Wheat Bread has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of wheat Bread is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Falafel, home-prepared and Bread, wheat, toasted.
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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 | +39% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +162.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -51.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +205.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +99.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3240% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +130.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +498.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +56.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22.4% |
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:
12.96 g
Fats:
4.27 g
Carbs:
55.77 g
Water:
24.23 g
Other:
2.77 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +316.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +42.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +75.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14% |
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Protein
~12.96g
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
0.989 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.72 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +898.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +141.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.5% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 1µg | 33.4µg | 59% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 6.25mg | 33% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 1.377mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.439mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 1.019g | 23% |
| Fats | 17.8g | 4.27g | 21% |
| Fiber | 4.7g | 19% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.382mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 1.72g | 16% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 601mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 165mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 223mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 55.77g | 8% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 4.09mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.198mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 0.989g | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 5.7µg | 5% | |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 59mg | 5% |
| Choline | 22.1mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.456mg | 3% |
| Folate | 93µg | 86µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.153mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 313kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 13.31g | 12.96g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 188mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 51.07g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.42g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 1.47mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.299mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 0.461mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.161g | N/A |
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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
89%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.394g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat Bread is cheaper (difference - $3.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.