Falafel vs. Chickpea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between falafel and chickpea raw
- Chickpea raw is richer than falafel in manganese, folate, copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, zinc, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for chickpea raw is 896% higher.
- Falafel contains 12 times more sodium than chickpea raw. Falafel contains 294mg of sodium, while chickpea raw contains 24mg.
Food types used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, raw.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +26% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +154.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +84% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2983.4% |
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 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +226.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +47.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +443.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +328% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +498.9% |
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:
20.47 g
Fats:
6.04 g
Carbs:
62.95 g
Water:
7.68 g
Other:
2.86 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +194.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +350.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +53.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +97.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.7% |
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
0.603 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.731 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +638.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +52.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.7% |
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.691mg | 21.306mg | 896% |
| Folate | 93µg | 557µg | 116% |
| Fiber | 12.2g | 49% | |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.656mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.535mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.477mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 1.588mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 1.377g | 22% |
| Fats | 17.8g | 6.04g | 18% |
| Choline | 99.3mg | 18% | |
| Protein | 13.31g | 20.47g | 14% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 24mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 4.31mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 2.76mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 62.95g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 2.731g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 252mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 0.603g | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.82mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 585mg | 718mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.212mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 1.541mg | 3% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 378kcal | 2% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 79mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 50.75g | N/A |
| Calcium | 54mg | 57mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 10.7g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.766mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0.882mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 1.465mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 1.377mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 1.103mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 0.865mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.566mg | 0% |
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%
72%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
348%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chickpea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chickpea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.78g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chickpea raw is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chickpea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chickpea raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)