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Falafel vs. Chocolate chip cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Falafel and Chocolate chip cookie?

  • Falafel is richer in Folate, Phosphorus, Iron, Potassium, and Magnesium, while Chocolate chip cookie is higher in Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Copper.
  • Chocolate chip cookie's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 58% higher.
  • Chocolate chip cookie has 3 times less Folate than Falafel. Falafel has 93µg of Folate, while Chocolate chip cookie has 33µg.
  • Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Falafel, home-prepared and Cookies, chocolate chip, prepared from recipe, made with butter types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +42.1%
Contains more Iron +37.9%
Contains more Magnesium +49.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +92%
Contains more Potassium +164.7%
Contains less Sodium -13.8%
Contains more Zinc +59.6%
Contains more Copper +49.6%
Contains more Selenium +1020%
Equal in Manganese - 0.663
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 93% 40% 43% 20% 45% 26% 129% 87% 62%
Contains more Calcium +42.1%
Contains more Iron +37.9%
Contains more Magnesium +49.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +92%
Contains more Potassium +164.7%
Contains less Sodium -13.8%
Contains more Zinc +59.6%
Contains more Copper +49.6%
Contains more Selenium +1020%
Equal in Manganese - 0.663

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.8%
Contains more Folate +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +4469.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.177
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 0% 0% 1% 47% 41% 26% 16% 20% 25% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.8%
Contains more Folate +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +4469.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.177

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +133.5%
Contains more Water +507.4%
Contains more Other +21.5%
Contains more Fats +59.6%
Contains more Carbs +82.8%
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
6% 28% 58% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 28.4 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 5.7 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more Protein +133.5%
Contains more Water +507.4%
Contains more Other +21.5%
Contains more Fats +59.6%
Contains more Carbs +82.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.541
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
52% 31% 17%
Saturated Fat: 14.071 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.241 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.541 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.541

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 chip cookie
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Chocolate chip cookie Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 58.2g Chocolate chip cookie
Protein 13.31g 5.7g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 28.4g Chocolate chip cookie
Carbs 31.84g 58.2g Chocolate chip cookie
Calories 333kcal 488kcal Chocolate chip cookie
Calcium 54mg 38mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 2.48mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 55mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 100mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 221mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 341mg Falafel
Zinc 1.5mg 0.94mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.386mg Chocolate chip cookie
Manganese 0.691mg 0.663mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 11.2µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin A 13IU 594IU Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 139µg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0.2mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.184mg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.177mg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 1.365mg Chocolate chip cookie
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.259mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.084mg Falafel
Folate 93µg 33µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Chocolate chip cookie
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.072mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.191mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.224mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.391mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.214mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.106mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.27mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.279mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.123mg Falafel
Cholesterol 0mg 70mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 14.071g Falafel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Chocolate chip cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 8.241g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 4.541g Chocolate chip cookie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Chocolate chip cookie
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
18%
Falafel
18%
Chocolate chip cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
55%
Chocolate chip cookie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.688g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 chip cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172808/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.