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Falafel vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Falafel and Caesar salad

  • Falafel is higher in Manganese, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, and Potassium, yet Caesar salad is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
  • Caesar salad covers your daily Selenium needs 55% more than Falafel.
  • Falafel contains 3 times more Potassium than Caesar salad. While Falafel contains 585mg of Potassium, Caesar salad contains only 170mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust.

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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 Iron +46.2%
Contains more Magnesium +192.9%
Contains more Potassium +244.1%
Contains less Sodium -35.2%
Contains more Copper +104.8%
Contains more Manganese +115.3%
Contains more Calcium +331.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.3%
Contains more Selenium +3040%
Equal in Zinc - 1.61
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 70% 88% 20% 99% 15% 60% 44% 42% 42% 172%
Contains more Iron +46.2%
Contains more Magnesium +192.9%
Contains more Potassium +244.1%
Contains less Sodium -35.2%
Contains more Copper +104.8%
Contains more Manganese +115.3%
Contains more Calcium +331.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.3%
Contains more Selenium +3040%
Equal in Zinc - 1.61

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2669.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +210.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 22% 13% 0% 0% 95% 69% 61% 27% 0% 0% 50% 15%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2669.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +210.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +86.6%
Contains more Other +11.5%
Contains more Water +25.3%
Equal in Protein - 13.39
Equal in Carbs - 31.5
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
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more Fats +86.6%
Contains more Other +11.5%
Contains more Water +25.3%
Equal in Protein - 13.39
Equal in Carbs - 31.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +327.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +184.7%
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +327.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +184.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Falafel Caesar salad
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Caesar salad Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 29.8g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 13.39g Caesar salad
Fats 17.8g 9.54g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 31.5g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 265kcal Falafel
Starch 25.29g Caesar salad
Fructose 1.13g Caesar salad
Sugar 4.02g Falafel
Fiber 1.7g Caesar salad
Calcium 54mg 233mg Caesar salad
Iron 3.42mg 2.34mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 28mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 231mg Caesar salad
Potassium 585mg 170mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 454mg Falafel
Zinc 1.5mg 1.61mg Caesar salad
Copper 0.258mg 0.126mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.321mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 31.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 13IU 360IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 78µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.61mg Caesar salad
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.377mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.297mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 3.237mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.447mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B6 0.125mg Falafel
Folate 93µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 5.9µg Caesar salad
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.15mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.492mg 0.393mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.547mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 1.137mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.856mg 0.523mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.3mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.717mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.562mg 0.7mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.364mg 0.36mg Falafel
Cholesterol 0mg 24mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 4.206g Falafel
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 2.38g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 1.461g Falafel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g Caesar salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Caesar salad
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
29%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 160mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.823g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad 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. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/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.