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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.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 59% 16% 52% 128% 86% 41% 82% 38% 90% 5.5%
Cheese
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.3% 0.78% 0% 0% 37% 38% 20% 18% 29% 0% 0% 70% 0%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 75% 14% 18% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
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 +9453.8%
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
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
Cheese
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23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
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
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.16 g
Cheese
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
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.
Falafel Cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Cheese Opinion
Calories 333kcal 404kcal Cheese
Protein 13.31g 22.87g Cheese
Fats 17.8g 33.31g Cheese
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Falafel
Net carbs 31.84g 3.09g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 3.09g Falafel
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg Falafel
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU Cheese
Magnesium 82mg 27mg Falafel
Calcium 54mg 710mg Cheese
Potassium 585mg 76mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 0.14mg Falafel
Sugar 0.48g Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.03mg Falafel
Zinc 1.5mg 3.64mg Cheese
Phosphorus 192mg 455mg Cheese
Sodium 294mg 653mg Falafel
Vitamin A 13IU 1242IU Cheese
Vitamin A 1µg 330µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg Cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Cheese
Manganese 0.691mg 0.027mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 28.5µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.029mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.428mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.059mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.41mg Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.066mg Falafel
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg Cheese
Folate 93µg 27µg Falafel
Trans Fat 0g 0.917g Falafel
Choline 16.5mg Cheese
Saturated Fat 2.383g 18.867g Falafel
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 9.246g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 1.421g Falafel
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.547mg Cheese
Threonine 0.492mg 1.044mg Cheese
Isoleucine 0.567mg 1.206mg Cheese
Leucine 0.944mg 1.939mg Cheese
Lysine 0.856mg 1.025mg Cheese
Methionine 0.187mg 0.547mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 1.074mg Cheese
Valine 0.562mg 1.404mg Cheese
Histidine 0.364mg 0.547mg Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel Cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Falafel
33%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 359mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.484g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/nutrients
  2. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.