Falafel vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between falafel and cheese?
- Falafel is higher in iron, manganese, and copper; however, cheese is richer in calcium, selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin A.
- Cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 82% more.
- Cheese contains 26 times less manganese than falafel. Falafel contains 0.691mg of manganese, while cheese contains 0.027mg.
- Falafel has less saturated fat.
- Cheese has a lower glycemic index (0) than falafel (33).
We used Falafel, home-prepared and Cheese, cheddar types 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 | +203.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +669.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2342.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +760% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2459.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1214.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +142.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +137% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2750% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +403.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1669.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +89.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +244.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +32900% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +157.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +930.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +71.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +87.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52.7% |
~equal in
Water
~37.02g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +192.8% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~9.246g
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 18.867g | 75% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 710mg | 66% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 28.5µg | 50% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.1µg | 46% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 0.14mg | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 455mg | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 330µg | 37% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 99mg | 33% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 0.027mg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.03mg | 25% |
| Fats | 17.8g | 33.31g | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.428mg | 20% |
| Protein | 13.31g | 22.87g | 19% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 3.64mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 1.421g | 18% |
| Folate | 93µg | 27µg | 17% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 653mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 76mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 27mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 3.09g | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.029mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 0.059mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.066mg | 5% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 404kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 24IU | 3% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.41mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 9.246g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 3.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.48g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.917g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 1.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 1.206mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 1.939mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 1.074mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 1.404mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A |
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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
79%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 359mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.484g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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