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Falafel vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Falafel and Chocolate

  • Falafel has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6, however, Chocolate is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Chocolate covers your daily Copper needs 86% more than Falafel.
  • Chocolate has 12 times less Sodium than Falafel. Falafel has 294mg of Sodium, while Chocolate has 24mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Falafel, home-prepared and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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 104% 17% 49% 301% 343% 55% 88% 3.1% 185% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +78%
Contains more IronIron +134.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +298.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +34%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +105.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
~equal in Calcium ~56mg
~equal in Potassium ~559mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~206mg

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% 0.78% 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% 3% 11% 0% 6.3% 12% 14% 18% 9.7% 29% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +484%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +232%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +197.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.297mg
~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
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +172.7%
Contains more WaterWater +3469.1%
Contains more OtherOther +42.9%
Contains more FatsFats +75.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +92.1%

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
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +281%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~9.54g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Chocolate Opinion
Calories 333kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Protein 13.31g 4.88g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 31.28g Chocolate
Vitamin C 1.6mg Falafel
Net carbs 31.84g 54.17g Chocolate
Carbs 31.84g 61.17g Chocolate
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 146mg Chocolate
Calcium 54mg 56mg Chocolate
Potassium 585mg 559mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g Falafel
Fiber 7g Chocolate
Copper 0.258mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Zinc 1.5mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 192mg 206mg Chocolate
Sodium 294mg 24mg Chocolate
Vitamin A 13IU 50IU Chocolate
Vitamin A 1µg 2µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.691mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 1µg 3µg Chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.025mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.05mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.725mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.297mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.042mg Falafel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg Chocolate
Folate 93µg Falafel
Trans Fat 0g 0.112g Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 18.519g Falafel
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 9.54g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 1.092g Falafel
Tryptophan 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg Falafel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Chocolate
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
9%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.136g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.