Falafel vs. Carbonated water — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are falafel and carbonated water different?
- Falafel has more iron, manganese, copper, phosphorus, folate, magnesium, potassium, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin B1 than carbonated water.
- Daily need coverage for iron for falafel is 43% higher.
- Carbonated water has a lower glycemic index (0) than falafel (33).
Falafel, home-prepared and Beverages, carbonated, club soda are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +8100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +980% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29150% |
| Contains more IronIron | +34100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +4200% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1400% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +69000% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.9% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
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:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
99.9 g
Other:
0.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2330% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +188.6% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.42mg | 0.01mg | 43% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 0.001mg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 0g | 28% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.006mg | 28% |
| Fats | 17.8g | 0g | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 0mg | 27% |
| Protein | 13.31g | 0g | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 0g | 25% |
| Folate | 93µg | 0µg | 23% |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 1mg | 19% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 0kcal | 17% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 2mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 0.1mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 21mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 0g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 0g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0mg | 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%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
1%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Falafel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carbonated water contains less Sodium (difference - 273mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carbonated water is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.383g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carbonated water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Carbonated water is cheaper (difference - $3.9)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)