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Falafel vs. Brie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between falafel and brie

  • Falafel is richer in iron, manganese, copper, and magnesium, yet brie is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for brie is 75% higher.
  • Falafel contains 20 times more manganese than brie. Falafel contains 0.691mg of manganese, while brie contains 0.034mg.
  • Falafel contains less sodium.
  • Brie has a lower glycemic index than falafel.

Food types used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and Cheese, brie.

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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%
Brie
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 55% 13% 19% 6.3% 65% 81% 82% 4.4% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +310%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +284.9%
Contains more IronIron +584%
Contains more CopperCopper +1257.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1932.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +240.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +58.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1350%
~equal in Phosphorus ~188mg

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%
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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% 58% 4.8% 7.5% 18% 120% 7.1% 41% 54% 206% 5.8% 49% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +174.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +17300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +213.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
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21% 28% 48% 3%
Protein: 20.75 g
Fats: 27.68 g
Carbs: 0.45 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +6975.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +55.9%
Contains more FatsFats +55.5%
Contains more WaterWater +39.9%
Contains more OtherOther +11.1%

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
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66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.826 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +26.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +403.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Brie DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.65µg 69%
Saturated fat 2.383g 17.41g 68%
Iron 3.42mg 0.5mg 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 100mg 33%
Manganese 0.691mg 0.034mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.52mg 27%
Copper 0.258mg 0.019mg 27%
Selenium 1µg 14.5µg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.826g 22%
Vitamin A 1µg 174µg 19%
Magnesium 82mg 20mg 15%
Sodium 294mg 629mg 15%
Fats 17.8g 27.68g 15%
Protein 13.31g 20.75g 15%
Calcium 54mg 184mg 13%
Potassium 585mg 152mg 13%
Carbs 31.84g 0.45g 10%
Zinc 1.5mg 2.38mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.235mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.69mg 8%
Folate 93µg 65µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.07mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 10.171g 8.013g 5%
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.38mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg 2%
Phosphorus 192mg 188mg 1%
Calories 333kcal 334kcal 0%
Net carbs 31.84g 0.45g N/A
Sugar 0.45g N/A
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.322mg 0%
Threonine 0.492mg 0.751mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.567mg 1.015mg 0%
Leucine 0.944mg 1.929mg 0%
Lysine 0.856mg 1.851mg 0%
Methionine 0.187mg 0.592mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 1.158mg 0%
Valine 0.562mg 1.34mg 0%
Histidine 0.364mg 0.716mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel Brie
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
45%
Brie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
42%
Brie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 335mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Brie
Brie is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brie
Brie is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Brie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172177/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.