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.
| 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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| 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.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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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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%
2748%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
88%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.295g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.