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Falafel vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between falafel and roquefort?

  • Falafel is higher in iron and manganese; however, roquefort is richer in calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
  • Roquefort's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 84% more.
  • Roquefort contains 23 times less manganese than falafel. Falafel contains 0.691mg of manganese, while roquefort contains 0.03mg.
  • Falafel has less sodium.

We used Falafel, home-prepared and Cheese, roquefort 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 199% 8% 21% 11% 57% 168% 236% 3.9% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +173.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +542.9%
Contains more IronIron +510.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +658.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2203.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1125.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +104.2%
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% 98% 0% 0% 10% 135% 14% 104% 29% 80% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +265%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +89.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +29300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +253%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +492.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.124mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1492%
Contains more ProteinProtein +61.8%
Contains more FatsFats +72.1%
Contains more WaterWater +13.7%
Contains more OtherOther +165%

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.263 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.32 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +215.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Roquefort DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.383g 19.263g 77%
Sodium 294mg 1809mg 66%
Calcium 54mg 662mg 61%
Iron 3.42mg 0.56mg 36%
Vitamin A 1µg 294µg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.586mg 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg 30%
Manganese 0.691mg 0.03mg 29%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 1.731mg 29%
Phosphorus 192mg 392mg 29%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.64µg 27%
Copper 0.258mg 0.034mg 25%
Selenium 1µg 14.5µg 25%
Fats 17.8g 30.64g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 1.32g 19%
Protein 13.31g 21.54g 16%
Potassium 585mg 91mg 15%
Magnesium 82mg 30mg 12%
Folate 93µg 49µg 11%
Carbs 31.84g 2g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.04mg 9%
Zinc 1.5mg 2.08mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 10.171g 8.474g 4%
Calories 333kcal 369kcal 2%
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.734mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg 2%
Net carbs 31.84g 2g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.124mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.303mg 0%
Threonine 0.492mg 0.965mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.567mg 1.217mg 0%
Leucine 0.944mg 2.114mg 0%
Lysine 0.856mg 1.848mg 0%
Methionine 0.187mg 0.558mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 1.023mg 0%
Valine 0.562mg 1.614mg 0%
Histidine 0.364mg 0.602mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Roquefort
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
39%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Roquefort
Roquefort is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 1515mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.88g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.