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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 RAE.
  • 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 Iron +1268%
Contains more Magnesium +215.4%
Contains more Potassium +515.8%
Contains more Copper +855.6%
Contains more Calcium +1253.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +172.9%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Zinc +108.7%
Contains more Selenium +1470%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Contains more Iron +1268%
Contains more Magnesium +215.4%
Contains more Potassium +515.8%
Contains more Copper +855.6%
Contains more Calcium +1253.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +172.9%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Zinc +108.7%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +630%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +770%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.3%
Contains more Folate +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +3876.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +630%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +770%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.3%
Contains more Folate +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +3876.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +927.1%
Contains more Protein +106.6%
Contains more Water +44.1%
Equal in Fats - 17.1
Equal in Other - 2.4
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
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Carbs +927.1%
Contains more Protein +106.6%
Contains more Water +44.1%
Equal in Fats - 17.1
Equal in Other - 2.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +717.3%
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Falafel Mozzarella
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Mozzarella Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 3.1g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 27.5g Mozzarella
Fats 17.8g 17.1g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 3.1g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 280kcal Falafel
Sugar 1.23g Falafel
Calcium 54mg 731mg Mozzarella
Iron 3.42mg 0.25mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 26mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 524mg Mozzarella
Potassium 585mg 95mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 16mg Mozzarella
Zinc 1.5mg 3.13mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.258mg 0.027mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 15.7µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 13IU 517IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 137µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0IU 13IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.02mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.34mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.12mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.08mg Falafel
Folate 93µg 9µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.92µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg Mozzarella
Tryptophan 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg Falafel
Cholesterol 0mg 54mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 10.867g Falafel
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 4.844g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.509g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Mozzarella
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
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
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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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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.