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Falafel vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between falafel and coleslaw

  • Falafel is higher in iron, copper, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1, yet coleslaw is higher in vitamin C.
  • Falafel covers your daily iron needs 40% more than coleslaw.
  • Falafel contains 17 times more copper than coleslaw. While falafel contains 0.258mg of copper, coleslaw contains only 0.015mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and Fast foods, coleslaw.

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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 5.7% 9% 11% 8.3% 5% 3.8% 8.6% 26% 13% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +925%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +353.5%
Contains more IronIron +1454.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1620%
Contains more ZincZinc +971.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +860%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +577.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31%

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 49% 9.3% 11% 0% 6.5% 4.6% 3.9% 15% 26% 1.3% 177% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +461.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +730%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +406.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +812.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1301.1%
Contains more FatsFats +79.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +113.8%
Contains more OtherOther +192.8%
Contains more WaterWater +112.1%

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
17% 28% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.599 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.348 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +280.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -32.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Coleslaw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 70.9µg 59%
Iron 3.42mg 0.22mg 40%
Copper 0.258mg 0.015mg 27%
Manganese 0.691mg 0.102mg 26%
Protein 13.31g 0.95g 25%
Phosphorus 192mg 20mg 25%
Folate 93µg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 10.171g 2.671g 19%
Magnesium 82mg 8mg 18%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 14.6mg 14%
Potassium 585mg 129mg 13%
Fats 17.8g 9.91g 12%
Zinc 1.5mg 0.14mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.02mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.026mg 10%
Calories 333kcal 153kcal 9%
Fiber 1.9g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 5.348g 8%
Carbs 31.84g 14.89g 6%
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.206mg 5%
Sodium 294mg 203mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 4%
Saturated fat 2.383g 1.599g 4%
Vitamin A 1µg 28µg 3%
Calcium 54mg 30mg 2%
Fructose 1.44g 2%
Selenium 1µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.112mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.246mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg 1%
Net carbs 31.84g 12.99g N/A
Sugar 12.19g N/A
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.037g N/A
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0%
Threonine 0.492mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0%
Leucine 0.944mg 0%
Lysine 0.856mg 0%
Methionine 0.187mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0%
Valine 0.562mg 0%
Histidine 0.364mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Coleslaw
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
23%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.784g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/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.