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Falafel vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between falafel and chinese cuisine

  • Falafel has more iron, manganese, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, folate, and potassium, while chinese cuisine has more vitamin A, vitamin B12, and vitamin C.
  • Falafel's daily need coverage for iron is 29% higher.
  • Chinese cuisine contains 5 times less magnesium than falafel. Falafel contains 82mg of magnesium, while chinese cuisine contains 15mg.
  • Falafel has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of falafel is 33, while the glycemic index of chinese cuisine is 60.

The food types used in this comparison are Falafel, home-prepared and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.

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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 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +446.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +145.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +186.8%
Contains more IronIron +208.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +426.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +152.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +370.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +570%
~equal in Zinc ~1.5mg

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 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +342.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +201.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +625%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.8%
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
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +88%
Contains more FatsFats +235.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +336.8%
Contains more OtherOther +60.9%
Contains more WaterWater +127.7%

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
23% 28% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +735.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +95.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Chinese cuisine DV% diff.
Vitamin K 51.3µg 43%
Iron 3.42mg 1.11mg 29%
Manganese 0.691mg 0.147mg 24%
Copper 0.258mg 0.049mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 10.171g 1.217g 22%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg 20%
Fats 17.8g 5.3g 19%
Phosphorus 192mg 76mg 17%
Magnesium 82mg 15mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 2.13g 14%
Protein 13.31g 7.08g 12%
Folate 93µg 45µg 12%
Calories 333kcal 105kcal 11%
Potassium 585mg 204mg 11%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 11.6mg 11%
Selenium 1µg 6.7µg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.033mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.055mg 9%
Carbs 31.84g 7.29g 8%
Vitamin A 1µg 63µg 7%
Fiber 1.5g 6%
Choline 34.5mg 6%
Saturated fat 2.383g 0.978g 6%
Vitamin E 0.82mg 5%
Sodium 294mg 409mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.161mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.443mg 3%
Calcium 54mg 22mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 1.32mg 2%
Fructose 0.55g 1%
Starch 1.82g 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 31.84g 5.79g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 2.41g N/A
Zinc 1.5mg 1.5mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.492mg 0.313mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.944mg 0.525mg 0%
Lysine 0.856mg 0.552mg 0%
Methionine 0.187mg 0.158mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.317mg 0%
Valine 0.562mg 0.327mg 0%
Histidine 0.364mg 0.207mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Chinese cuisine
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
33%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.405g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.