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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.

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 Calcium +575%
Contains more Iron +83.9%
Contains more Magnesium +583.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.6%
Contains more Potassium +303.4%
Contains less Sodium -69.8%
Contains more Copper +67.5%
Contains more Manganese +3040.9%
Contains more Zinc +205.3%
Contains more Selenium +3180%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 70% 9% 54% 13% 127% 125% 52% 3% 179%
Contains more Calcium +575%
Contains more Iron +83.9%
Contains more Magnesium +583.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.6%
Contains more Potassium +303.4%
Contains less Sodium -69.8%
Contains more Copper +67.5%
Contains more Manganese +3040.9%
Contains more Zinc +205.3%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +461.5%
Contains more Folate +1450%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +190.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.17
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 3% 0% 7% 40% 57% 26% 54% 5% 204% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +461.5%
Contains more Folate +1450%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +190.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.17

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +6674.5%
Contains more Protein +36.5%
Contains more Water +72.7%
Equal in Fats - 18.98
Equal in Other - 2.59
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
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Contains more Carbs +6674.5%
Contains more Protein +36.5%
Contains more Water +72.7%
Equal in Fats - 18.98
Equal in Other - 2.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +520.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.22
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +520.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.22

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Corned beef Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 0.47g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 18.17g Corned beef
Fats 17.8g 18.98g Corned beef
Carbs 31.84g 0.47g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 251kcal Falafel
Calcium 54mg 8mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 1.86mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 12mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 125mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 145mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 973mg Falafel
Zinc 1.5mg 4.58mg Corned beef
Copper 0.258mg 0.154mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.022mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 32.8µg Corned beef
Vitamin A 13IU 0IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Falafel
Vitamin E 0.16mg Corned beef
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Corned beef
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Corned beef
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.026mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.17mg Corned beef
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 3.03mg Corned beef
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.42mg Corned beef
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.23mg Corned beef
Folate 93µg 6µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.63µg Corned beef
Vitamin K 1.5µg Corned beef
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.119mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.726mg Corned beef
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.827mg Corned beef
Leucine 0.944mg 1.445mg Corned beef
Lysine 0.856mg 1.536mg Corned beef
Methionine 0.187mg 0.473mg Corned beef
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.718mg Corned beef
Valine 0.562mg 0.901mg Corned beef
Histidine 0.364mg 0.58mg Corned beef
Cholesterol 0mg 98mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 6.34g Falafel
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 9.22g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.67g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Corned beef
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
18%
Falafel
33%
Corned beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
63%
Corned beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 679mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.957g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corned beef
Corned beef is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.