Falafel vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
A recap on differences between falafel and cashew
- Cashew is higher than falafel in copper, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, iron, zinc, selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6.
- Cashew covers your daily copper needs 215% more than falafel.
- The amount of saturated fat in falafel is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and Nuts, cashew nuts, raw.
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 CalciumCalcium | +45.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +256.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +95.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +750.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +285.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +208.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +139.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1890% |
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 | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +186.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +272% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +189.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +195.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +233.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +565.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +146.3% |
~equal in
Carbs
~30.19g
~equal in
Other
~2.54g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +134% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +88.6% |
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 Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 2.195mg | 215% |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 593mg | 57% |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 292mg | 50% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 1.655mg | 42% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 6.68mg | 41% |
| Fats | 17.8g | 43.85g | 40% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 5.78mg | 39% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 19.9µg | 34% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 23.797g | 34% |
| Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 28% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 7.783g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 7.845g | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.423mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.417mg | 22% |
| Folate | 93µg | 25µg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 13% | |
| Sodium | 294mg | 12mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.864mg | 11% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 553kcal | 11% |
| Protein | 13.31g | 18.22g | 10% |
| Starch | 23.49g | 10% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.058mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 585mg | 660mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 37mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 30.19g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 26.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.91g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 1.062mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0.789mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 1.472mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 0.928mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.362mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0.951mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 1.094mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.05g | 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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
200%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 282mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.