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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.
  • 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.
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 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
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.
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 0% 0% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.17mg

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
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 CarbsCarbs +6674.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.5%
Contains more WaterWater +72.7%
~equal in Fats ~18.98g
~equal in Other ~2.59g

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
39% 57% 4%
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.
Falafel Corned beef
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel Corned beef
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
33%
Corned beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
63%
Corned beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
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 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.