Falafel vs. Coriander — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between falafel and coriander
- Falafel has more iron, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, zinc, and folate; however, coriander is higher in vitamin A and vitamin C.
- Coriander covers your daily need for vitamin A, 135% more than falafel.
- Falafel has 170 times more saturated fat than coriander. While falafel has 2.383g of saturated fat, coriander has only 0.014g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Falafel, home-prepared and Coriander (cilantro) leaves, 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 | +215.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +93.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +200% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +300% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +62.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +24.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +117.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1587.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +33600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +95.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +524.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3323.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +767.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +65.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +166.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3598.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +10300% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 310µg | 258% | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 337µg | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 27mg | 28% |
| Fats | 17.8g | 0.52g | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 0.04g | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 0.275g | 25% |
| Protein | 13.31g | 2.13g | 22% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 1.77mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 48mg | 21% |
| Vitamin E | 2.5mg | 17% | |
| Calories | 333kcal | 23kcal | 16% |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 26mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 0.426mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 11% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 0.014g | 11% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 46mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 0.5mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 3.67g | 9% |
| Folate | 93µg | 62µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.067mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.57mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.225mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 521mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.149mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 54mg | 67mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 0.87g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 1µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 1.114mg | 0% |
| 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% |
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
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94%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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33%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coriander contains less Sodium (difference - 248mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coriander is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.369g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Coriander is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coriander is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)