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 of 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.
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.
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Magnesium
+39%
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Potassium
+162.3%
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Sodium
-51.1%
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Copper
+30.3%
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Calcium
+205.6%
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Iron
+19.6%
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Manganese
+99.3%
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Selenium
+3240%
Equal in Phosphorus - 188
Equal in Zinc - 1.47
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Magnesium
+39%
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Potassium
+162.3%
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Sodium
-51.1%
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Copper
+30.3%
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Calcium
+205.6%
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Iron
+19.6%
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Manganese
+99.3%
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Selenium
+3240%
Equal in Phosphorus - 188
Equal in Zinc - 1.47
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+700%
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Vitamin B1
+200.7%
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Vitamin B2
+130.1%
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Vitamin B3
+498.7%
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Vitamin B5
+56.2%
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Vitamin B6
+22.4%
Equal in Folate - 86
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+700%
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Vitamin B1
+200.7%
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Vitamin B2
+130.1%
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Vitamin B3
+498.7%
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Vitamin B5
+56.2%
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Vitamin B6
+22.4%
Equal in Folate - 86
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+316.9%
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Water
+42.9%
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Carbs
+75.2%
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+14%
Equal in Protein - 12.96
Protein:
13.31 g
Fats:
17.8 g
Carbs:
31.84 g
Water:
34.62 g
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2.43 g
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12.96 g
Fats:
4.27 g
Carbs:
55.77 g
Water:
24.23 g
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2.77 g
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Fats
+316.9%
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Water
+42.9%
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Carbs
+75.2%
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+14%
Equal in Protein - 12.96
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+898.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+141.9%
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Saturated Fat
-58.5%
Saturated Fat:
2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.16 g
Saturated Fat:
0.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.72 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+898.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+141.9%
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Saturated 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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 31.84g | 51.07g |
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Protein | 13.31g | 12.96g |
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Fats | 17.8g | 4.27g |
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Carbs | 31.84g | 55.77g |
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Calories | 333kcal | 313kcal |
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Sugar | 6.42g |
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Fiber | 4.7g |
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Calcium | 54mg | 165mg |
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Iron | 3.42mg | 4.09mg |
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Magnesium | 82mg | 59mg |
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Phosphorus | 192mg | 188mg |
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Potassium | 585mg | 223mg |
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Sodium | 294mg | 601mg |
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Zinc | 1.5mg | 1.47mg |
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Copper | 0.258mg | 0.198mg |
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Manganese | 0.691mg | 1.377mg |
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Selenium | 1µg | 33.4µg |
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Vitamin A | 13IU | 0IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 0µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.24mg |
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Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0.2mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.439mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.382mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 6.25mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.456mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.153mg |
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Folate | 93µg | 86µg |
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Vitamin K | 5.7µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.092mg |
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Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.299mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0.258mg |
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Leucine | 0.944mg | 0.461mg |
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Lysine | 0.856mg | 0.215mg |
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Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.105mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0.315mg |
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Valine | 0.562mg | 0.31mg |
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Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.15mg |
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Saturated Fat | 2.383g | 0.989g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 10.171g | 1.019g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 1.72g |
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Omega-3 - ALA | 0.161g |
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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
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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.