Falafel vs. Chickpea flour (besan) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on the differences between falafel and chickpea flour (besan)
- Chickpea flour (besan) is higher than falafel in folate, copper, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, selenium, and zinc.
- Chickpea flour (besan) covers your daily folate needs 86% more than falafel.
Food varieties used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and Chickpea flour (besan).
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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 CalciumCalcium | +20% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +102.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +253.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +87.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +65.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +131.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +730% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +56.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +232.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +68.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +107.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +293.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +369.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Folate | 93µg | 437µg | 86% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.912mg | 73% |
| Fiber | 10.8g | 43% | |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 1.6mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.492mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.486mg | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 1.504g | 22% |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 166mg | 20% |
| Protein | 13.31g | 22.39g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 318mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 4.86mg | 18% |
| Fats | 17.8g | 6.69g | 17% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 8.3µg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 2.81mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 64mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 57.82g | 9% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 846mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 9.1µg | 8% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 0.693g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 2.983g | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.83mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.606mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.106mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 1.762mg | 4% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 387kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 45mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 47.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.85g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0% |
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:
22.39 g
Fats:
6.69 g
Carbs:
57.82 g
Water:
10.28 g
Other:
2.82 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +166.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +236.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +68.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +81.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16% |
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
0.693 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.504 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.983 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +576.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +39.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.9% |
