Falafel vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between falafel and cod
- Falafel has more iron, manganese, copper, folate, and magnesium; however, cod is higher in vitamin B5, selenium, and vitamin B12.
- Cod covers your daily need for vitamin B5, 3054% more than falafel.
- Falafel has 46 times more manganese than cod. While falafel has 0.691mg of manganese, cod has only 0.015mg.
- Cod has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of falafel is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Falafel, home-prepared and Fish, cod, Atlantic, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +156.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +237.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +800% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +821.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +233.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4506.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3210% |
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 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +92.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +155.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1228.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +97.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +52297.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +96% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +2556.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +710% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +134.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10720.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1700.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.5% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 153mg | 3054% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 33.1µg | 58% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.91µg | 38% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 0.38mg | 38% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 0.015mg | 29% |
| Fats | 17.8g | 0.67g | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 0.231g | 26% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.028mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 0.094g | 25% |
| Folate | 93µg | 7µg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 43mg | 14% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 82kcal | 13% |
| Choline | 65.2mg | 12% | |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 32mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 0g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 0.131g | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 0.45mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 54mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.245mg | 9% |
| Protein | 13.31g | 17.81g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.065mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.076mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 2.063mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.9µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 413mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 36IU | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.64mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 54mg | 16mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 203mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.781mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0.821mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 1.447mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 1.635mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.527mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0.695mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.524mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.064g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.12g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | N/A |
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%
731%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.252g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod is relatively richer in vitamins