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Falafel vs. Coconut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between falafel and coconut

  • Falafel has more folate, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2; however, coconut has more manganese, copper, and selenium.
  • Coconut's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 137% more.
  • Falafel has 15 times more sodium than coconut. Falafel has 294mg of sodium, while coconut has 20mg.
  • Coconut has a higher glycemic index than falafel.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Falafel, home-prepared and Nuts, coconut meat, 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.
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 23% 4.2% 31% 91% 145% 30% 48% 2.6% 196% 55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +156.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +285.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64.3%
Contains more IronIron +40.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +68.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +117.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +910%

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 11% 0% 4.8% 0% 17% 4.6% 10% 18% 12% 0% 0.5% 20% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +121.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +730%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +131.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +257.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +106.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.3mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +299.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +109.1%
Contains more OtherOther +153.1%
Contains more FatsFats +88.1%
Contains more WaterWater +35.7%

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
94% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 29.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.366 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +613.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1036.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Coconut DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.383g 29.698g 124%
Fiber 9g 36%
Manganese 0.691mg 1.5mg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.366g 25%
Fats 17.8g 33.49g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 10.171g 1.425g 22%
Copper 0.258mg 0.435mg 20%
Protein 13.31g 3.33g 20%
Selenium 1µg 10.1µg 17%
Folate 93µg 26µg 17%
Sodium 294mg 20mg 12%
Magnesium 82mg 32mg 12%
Iron 3.42mg 2.43mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.02mg 11%
Phosphorus 192mg 113mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.066mg 7%
Potassium 585mg 356mg 7%
Carbs 31.84g 15.23g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.054mg 5%
Zinc 1.5mg 1.1mg 4%
Calcium 54mg 14mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.54mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 3.3mg 2%
Choline 12.1mg 2%
Calories 333kcal 354kcal 1%
Net carbs 31.84g 6.23g N/A
Sugar 6.23g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.3mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.492mg 0.121mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.131mg 0%
Leucine 0.944mg 0.247mg 0%
Lysine 0.856mg 0.147mg 0%
Methionine 0.187mg 0.062mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.169mg 0%
Valine 0.562mg 0.202mg 0%
Histidine 0.364mg 0.077mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Coconut
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
8%
Coconut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
63%
Coconut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 27.315g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut
Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 274mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Coconut
Coconut is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.