Falafel vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Important differences between falafel and caramel
- Falafel has more iron, manganese, copper, folate, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc; however, caramel has more vitamin B12 and calcium.
- Falafel's daily need coverage for iron is 41% more.
- Falafel has 63 times more manganese than caramel. Falafel has 0.691mg of manganese, while caramel has 0.011mg.
- Caramel has a higher glycemic index than falafel.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Falafel, home-prepared and Candies, caramels.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +382.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +173.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2342.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1333.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +240.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +68.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6181.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +155.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +80% |
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 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +41.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +605.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +123.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2225% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +54.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +112.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +189.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +119.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +307.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +141.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +559.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +19.6% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~2.476g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 0.14mg | 41% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 0.011mg | 30% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.018mg | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 1.542g | 22% |
| Folate | 93µg | 4µg | 22% |
| Protein | 13.31g | 4.6g | 17% |
| Fats | 17.8g | 8.1g | 15% |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 77g | 15% |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 17mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 114mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 214mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 0.44mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 138mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.62mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.256mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 0.148mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.056mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 3.478g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.103mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 333kcal | 382kcal | 2% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 245mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 1.8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Choline | 8mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 65.5g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 2.476g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 0.417mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.093g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.