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Falafel vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Falafel and Brussels sprout?

  • Falafel is richer in Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, Zinc, and Folate, while Brussels sprout is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Brussels sprout's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 93% higher.
  • Brussels sprout has 38 times less Saturated Fat than Falafel. Falafel has 2.383g of Saturated Fat, while Brussels sprout has 0.062g.

We used Falafel, home-prepared and Brussels sprouts, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +144.3%
Contains more Magnesium +256.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +178.3%
Contains more Potassium +50.4%
Contains more Zinc +257.1%
Contains more Copper +268.6%
Contains more Manganese +105%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Selenium +60%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +144.3%
Contains more Magnesium +256.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +178.3%
Contains more Potassium +50.4%
Contains more Zinc +257.1%
Contains more Copper +268.6%
Contains more Manganese +105%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Selenium +60%

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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Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.1%
Contains more Folate +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +5700%
Contains more Vitamin C +5212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.139
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.309
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.1%
Contains more Folate +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +5700%
Contains more Vitamin C +5212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.139
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.309

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +293.8%
Contains more Fats +5833.3%
Contains more Carbs +255.8%
Contains more Other +77.4%
Contains more Water +148.4%
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
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Protein +293.8%
Contains more Fats +5833.3%
Contains more Carbs +255.8%
Contains more Other +77.4%
Contains more Water +148.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44121.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3577.9%
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
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Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44121.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3577.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 5.15g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 3.38g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 0.3g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 8.95g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 43kcal Falafel
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g Falafel
Fiber 3.8g Brussels sprout
Calcium 54mg 42mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 1.4mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 23mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 69mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 389mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 25mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 1.5mg 0.42mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.07mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.337mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 1.6µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 13IU 754IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 38µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 1.6mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.139mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.09mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.745mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.309mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.219mg Brussels sprout
Folate 93µg 61µg Falafel
Vitamin K 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.037mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.12mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.132mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.152mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.154mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.032mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.098mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.155mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.076mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.062g Brussels sprout
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.023g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 153g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Brussels sprout
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
18%
Falafel
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 269mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.321g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.