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Falafel vs. Nougat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between falafel and nougat

  • Falafel is richer than nougat in iron, folate, phosphorus, manganese, potassium, copper, magnesium, vitamin B1, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for falafel is 35% higher.
  • Falafel contains 19 times more folate than nougat. Falafel contains 93µg of folate, while nougat contains 5µg.
  • Nougat contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and Candies, nougat, with almonds.

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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%
Nougat
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 9.6% 9.3% 22% 45% 11% 24% 4.3% 40% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +156.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +68.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +457.1%
Contains more IronIron +479.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +92.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +257.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +249.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +127.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +160%

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%
Nougat
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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 1% 0% 55% 0% 3.3% 34% 9% 3.6% 4.6% 1.3% 0% 3.8% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1023.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +118.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +386.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +525%
Contains more FolateFolate +1760%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
Nougat
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3% 2% 92% 2%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 92.39 g
Water: 2.15 g
Other: 0.46 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +299.7%
Contains more FatsFats +965.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1510.2%
Contains more OtherOther +428.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +190.2%

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
Nougat
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100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.667 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -30%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Nougat DV% diff.
Iron 3.42mg 0.59mg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0g 28%
Fats 17.8g 1.67g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 10.171g 0g 25%
Folate 93µg 5µg 22%
Phosphorus 192mg 55mg 20%
Protein 13.31g 3.33g 20%
Carbs 31.84g 92.39g 20%
Vitamin E 2.77mg 18%
Manganese 0.691mg 0.304mg 17%
Potassium 585mg 105mg 14%
Copper 0.258mg 0.134mg 14%
Fiber 3.3g 13%
Magnesium 82mg 32mg 12%
Sodium 294mg 33mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.013mg 11%
Zinc 1.5mg 0.42mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.02mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.06mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.478mg 4%
Saturated fat 2.383g 1.667g 3%
Calories 333kcal 398kcal 3%
Selenium 1µg 2.6µg 3%
Calcium 54mg 32mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.148mg 1%
Choline 5.1mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0.3mg 1%
Net carbs 31.84g 89.09g N/A
Sugar 44.97g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0%
Threonine 0.492mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0%
Leucine 0.944mg 0%
Lysine 0.856mg 0%
Methionine 0.187mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0%
Valine 0.562mg 0%
Histidine 0.364mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel Nougat
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
9%
Nougat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
20%
Nougat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nougat
Nougat contains less Sodium (difference - 261mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.716g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Nougat
Nougat is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.97g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Nougat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169060/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.