Falafel vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between falafel and corned beef
- Falafel is higher in manganese, folate, iron, and magnesium, yet corned beef is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, and zinc.
- Corned beef covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 68% more than falafel.
- Falafel contains 31 times more manganese than corned beef. While falafel contains 0.691mg of manganese, corned beef contains only 0.022mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in falafel is lower.
- The glycemic index of corned beef is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked.
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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 | +583.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +575% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +303.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +83.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +67.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3040.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +205.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3180% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +461.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1450% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +190.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +43.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +84% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.31 g
Fats:
17.8 g
Carbs:
31.84 g
Water:
34.62 g
Other:
2.43 g
Protein:
18.17 g
Fats:
18.98 g
Carbs:
0.47 g
Water:
59.79 g
Other:
2.59 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +6674.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +72.7% |
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Fats
~18.98g
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Other
~2.59g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.383 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.16 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.67 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +520.9% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~9.22g
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 B12 | 0µg | 1.63µg | 68% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 32.8µg | 58% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 973mg | 30% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 0.022mg | 29% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 4.58mg | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 0.67g | 23% |
| Folate | 93µg | 6µg | 22% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 1.86mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 6.34g | 18% |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 12mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 145mg | 13% |
| Choline | 69.2mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 3.03mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.154mg | 12% |
| Protein | 13.31g | 18.17g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 125mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 0.47g | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.026mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.23mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 8mg | 5% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 251kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.42mg | 3% |
| Fats | 17.8g | 18.98g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 9.22g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 0.47g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.119mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0.827mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 1.445mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 1.536mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.473mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0.718mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 0.901mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.58mg | 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
17%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 679mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.957g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corned beef is relatively richer in vitamins