Falafel vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Falafel and Butter
- Falafel has more Iron, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Folate, Magnesium, and Potassium, however, Butter is higher in Vitamin A.
- Butter covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 241% more than Falafel.
- Falafel has 173 times more Manganese than Butter. While Falafel has 0.691mg of Manganese, Butter has only 0.004mg.
- Falafel has less Saturated Fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Falafel, home-prepared and Butter, without salt.
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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 | +4000% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +125% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2337.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17000% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1512.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1566.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +700% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17175% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2820% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +388.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2385.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +165.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +4066.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3000% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +19123.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1465.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +52966.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +93% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +5975% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +355.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -95.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +38.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +130.4% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 333kcal | 717kcal |
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| Protein | 13.31g | 0.85g |
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| Fats | 17.8g | 81.11g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 31.84g | 0.06g |
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| Carbs | 31.84g | 0.06g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 215mg |
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| Magnesium | 82mg | 2mg |
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| Calcium | 54mg | 24mg |
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| Potassium | 585mg | 24mg |
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| Iron | 3.42mg | 0.02mg |
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| Sugar | 0.06g |
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| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.016mg |
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| Zinc | 1.5mg | 0.09mg |
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| Phosphorus | 192mg | 24mg |
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| Sodium | 294mg | 11mg |
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| Vitamin A | 13IU | 2499IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 684µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.32mg |
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| Manganese | 0.691mg | 0.004mg |
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| Selenium | 1µg | 1µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.005mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 0.042mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.003mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.17µg |
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| Vitamin K | 7µg |
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| Folate | 93µg | 3µg |
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| Choline | 18.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.383g | 50.489g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.171g | 23.43g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 3.01g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.038mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0.051mg |
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| Leucine | 0.944mg | 0.083mg |
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| Lysine | 0.856mg | 0.067mg |
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| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.021mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0.041mg |
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| Valine | 0.562mg | 0.057mg |
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| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.023mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.315g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.166g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 48.106g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 283mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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.