Falafel vs. Sponge cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between falafel and sponge cake
- Falafel has more iron, manganese, copper, magnesium, folate, phosphorus, and potassium; however, sponge cake has more selenium and vitamin B12.
- Sponge cake's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 57% more.
- Falafel has 9 times more magnesium than sponge cake. Falafel has 82mg of magnesium, while sponge cake has 9mg.
- Sponge cake has a higher glycemic index than falafel.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Falafel, home-prepared and Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe.
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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 | +811.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +28.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +314.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +116.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +360.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +154.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +92% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +313.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1750% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +111.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +138.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +7600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +81.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +87% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.31 g
Fats:
17.8 g
Carbs:
31.84 g
Water:
34.62 g
Other:
2.43 g
Protein:
7.3 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
57.7 g
Water:
29.4 g
Other:
1.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +82.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +314% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +86.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +81.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.383 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.16 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.301 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.576 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.649 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +545.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +541% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -45.4% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 170mg | 57% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 18.5µg | 32% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 0.167mg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 0.649g | 23% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 1.58mg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.056mg | 22% |
| Fats | 17.8g | 4.3g | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 1.576g | 21% |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 9mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.37µg | 15% |
| Folate | 93µg | 39µg | 14% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 141mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 100mg | 13% |
| Protein | 13.31g | 7.3g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.301mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 57.7g | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 77µg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 0.59mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.059mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 1.301g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.546mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 228mg | 3% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 297kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 1.204mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.159mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 42mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 57.7g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.308mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0.35mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 0.59mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 0.418mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0.374mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 0.395mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | N/A |
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
17%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sponge cake contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sponge cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.082g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sponge cake is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 170mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.