Falafel vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Falafel and Mozzarella
- Falafel is higher in Iron, Copper, and Folate, yet Mozzarella is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin A.
- Mozzarella covers your daily Calcium needs 68% more than Falafel.
- Falafel contains 14 times more Iron than Mozzarella. While Falafel contains 3.42mg of Iron, Mozzarella contains only 0.25mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Falafel is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium.
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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 | +215.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +515.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1268% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +855.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1253.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +108.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +172.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1470% |
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 | +630% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +770% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +56.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +933.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3876.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +104.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
27.5 g
Fats:
17.1 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
49.9 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +927.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +106.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +44.1% |
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Fats
~17.1g
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Other
~2.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.16 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.509 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -78.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +110% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +717.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 333kcal | 280kcal |
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| Protein | 13.31g | 27.5g |
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| Fats | 17.8g | 17.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 31.84g | 3.1g |
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| Carbs | 31.84g | 3.1g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 54mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 13IU |
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| Magnesium | 82mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 54mg | 731mg |
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| Potassium | 585mg | 95mg |
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| Iron | 3.42mg | 0.25mg |
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| Sugar | 1.23g |
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| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.027mg |
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| Zinc | 1.5mg | 3.13mg |
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| Phosphorus | 192mg | 524mg |
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| Sodium | 294mg | 16mg |
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| Vitamin A | 13IU | 517IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 137µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.3µg |
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| Manganese | 0.691mg |
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| Selenium | 1µg | 15.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.34mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.92µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg |
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| Folate | 93µg | 9µg |
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| Choline | 18.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.383g | 10.867g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.171g | 4.844g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 0.509g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.134mg |
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| Threonine | 0.492mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.567mg |
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| Leucine | 0.944mg |
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| Lysine | 0.856mg |
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| Methionine | 0.187mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg |
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| Valine | 0.562mg |
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| Histidine | 0.364mg |
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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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.484g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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