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Falafel vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Falafel and Cream cheese

  • Falafel is higher in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Folate, Magnesium, and Potassium, yet Cream cheese is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium.
  • Cream cheese covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 89% more than Falafel.
  • Falafel contains 63 times more Manganese than Cream cheese. While Falafel contains 0.691mg of Manganese, Cream cheese contains only 0.011mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Falafel is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and Cheese, cream.

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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.
Falafel
Falafel
8
:
2
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Iron +3009.1%
Contains more Magnesium +811.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.4%
Contains more Potassium +343.2%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +1333.3%
Contains more Manganese +6181.8%
Contains more Calcium +79.6%
Contains more Selenium +760%
Equal in Sodium - 314
Falafel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Cream cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Contains more Iron +3009.1%
Contains more Magnesium +811.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.4%
Contains more Potassium +343.2%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +1333.3%
Contains more Manganese +6181.8%
Contains more Calcium +79.6%
Contains more Selenium +760%
Equal in Sodium - 314

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.
Falafel
Falafel
5
:
6
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +534.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1047.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.2%
Contains more Folate +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +8446.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Falafel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Cream cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 18% 0% 0% 6% 54% 2% 32% 13% 7% 28% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +534.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1047.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.2%
Contains more Folate +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +8446.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Falafel
Falafel
3
:
2
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains more Protein +116.4%
Contains more Carbs +476.8%
Contains more Other +91.3%
Contains more Fats +93.5%
Contains more Water +52%
Falafel
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
Cream cheese
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more Protein +116.4%
Contains more Carbs +476.8%
Contains more Other +91.3%
Contains more Fats +93.5%
Contains more Water +52%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Falafel
Falafel
3
:
0
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +180.5%
Falafel
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Cream cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +180.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Falafel Cream cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Cream cheese Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 5.52g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 6.15g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 34.44g Cream cheese
Carbs 31.84g 5.52g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 350kcal Cream cheese
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Sugar 3.76g Falafel
Calcium 54mg 97mg Cream cheese
Iron 3.42mg 0.11mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 9mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 107mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 132mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 314mg Falafel
Zinc 1.5mg 0.5mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.018mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.011mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 8.6µg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 13IU 1111IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 308µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg Cream cheese
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.023mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.23mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.091mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.517mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.056mg Falafel
Folate 93µg 9µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg Cream cheese
Vitamin K 2.1µg Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.069mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.233mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.324mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.657mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.567mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.191mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.291mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.395mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.175mg Falafel
Cholesterol 0mg 101mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 20.213g Falafel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 8.907g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 1.483g Falafel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel Cream cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
18%
Falafel
19%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.83g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.