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Falafel vs. Romano cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between falafel and romano cheese?

  • Falafel is richer in iron, manganese, and copper, while romano cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and selenium.
  • Romano cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 101% higher.
  • Romano cheese has 35 times less manganese than falafel. Falafel has 0.691mg of manganese, while romano cheese has 0.02mg.
  • Falafel is lower in sodium.

We used Falafel, home-prepared and Cheese, romano types in this comparison.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 319% 7.6% 29% 10% 70% 326% 187% 2.6% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +580.2%
Contains more IronIron +344.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +760%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3355%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1870.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +72%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +295.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1350%

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% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 38% 20% 18% 29% 0% 0% 70% 0%
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% 32% 4.6% 7.5% 9.3% 85% 1.4% 25% 20% 140% 5.5% 5.3% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +294.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1255.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1228.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9500%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +122.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45.2%
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
32% 27% 4% 31% 7%
Protein: 31.8 g
Fats: 26.94 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 30.91 g
Other: 6.72 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +777.1%
Contains more WaterWater +12%
Contains more ProteinProtein +138.9%
Contains more FatsFats +51.3%
Contains more OtherOther +176.5%

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
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.115 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.593 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +601.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Romano cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 54mg 1064mg 101%
Phosphorus 192mg 760mg 81%
Saturated fat 2.383g 17.115g 67%
Sodium 294mg 1433mg 50%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.12µg 47%
Protein 13.31g 31.8g 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 104mg 35%
Iron 3.42mg 0.77mg 33%
Manganese 0.691mg 0.02mg 29%
Copper 0.258mg 0.03mg 25%
Selenium 1µg 14.5µg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.593g 24%
Folate 93µg 7µg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.37mg 16%
Potassium 585mg 86mg 15%
Fats 17.8g 26.94g 14%
Vitamin A 1µg 96µg 11%
Magnesium 82mg 41mg 10%
Zinc 1.5mg 2.58mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.037mg 9%
Carbs 31.84g 3.63g 9%
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.077mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 10.171g 7.838g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.085mg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Calories 333kcal 387kcal 3%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.424mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg 2%
Net carbs 31.84g 3.63g N/A
Sugar 0.73g N/A
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.429mg 0%
Threonine 0.492mg 1.171mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.567mg 1.685mg 0%
Leucine 0.944mg 3.071mg 0%
Lysine 0.856mg 2.941mg 0%
Methionine 0.187mg 0.852mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 1.71mg 0%
Valine 0.562mg 2.183mg 0%
Histidine 0.364mg 1.231mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel Romano 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
26%
Romano cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
106%
Romano cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Romano cheese
Romano cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 1139mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.732g)
Which food is cheaper?
Falafel
Falafel is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Romano cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171249/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.