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Falafel vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between falafel and candy bar

  • Falafel is higher in iron, yet candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B3, manganese, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and selenium.
  • Candy bar covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 11760% more than falafel.
  • Falafel contains 4 times more iron than candy bar. While falafel contains 3.42mg of iron, candy bar contains only 0.97mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in falafel is lower.
  • The glycemic index of falafel is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and Candies, peanut bar.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.7%
Contains more IronIron +252.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +34.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +200%
Contains more ZincZinc +162.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +79.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +370%

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%
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 0% 0% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +24%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +658.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +184.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +122300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +2063.8%
Contains more OtherOther +35%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.5%
Contains more FatsFats +89.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +48.9%

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
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -49.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +64.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +156%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Candy bar DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 153mg 11760%
Copper 0.258mg 0.774mg 57%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 10.65g 43%
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 7.922mg 43%
Iron 3.42mg 0.97mg 31%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 27%
Fats 17.8g 33.7g 24%
Manganese 0.691mg 1.243mg 24%
Zinc 1.5mg 3.94mg 22%
Phosphorus 192mg 308mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 10.171g 16.721g 16%
Fiber 4.1g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.83mg 11%
Saturated fat 2.383g 4.678g 10%
Calories 333kcal 522kcal 9%
Selenium 1µg 4.7µg 7%
Magnesium 82mg 110mg 7%
Sodium 294mg 156mg 6%
Potassium 585mg 407mg 5%
Carbs 31.84g 47.4g 5%
Folate 93µg 75µg 5%
Choline 29.4mg 5%
Protein 13.31g 15.5g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.1mg 4%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.14mg 2%
Calcium 54mg 78mg 2%
Net carbs 31.84g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 42.22g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.492mg 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 0.944mg 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 0.856mg 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.187mg 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.787mg 0%
Valine 0.562mg 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.364mg 0.385mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Candy bar
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
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.295g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.