Falafel vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Falafel and Cornmeal
- Falafel has more Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, and Potassium, however, Cornmeal is richer in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
- Cornmeal covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 34% more than Falafel.
- Cornmeal has 42 times less Sodium than Falafel. Falafel has 294mg of Sodium, while Cornmeal has 7mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Falafel, home-prepared and Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow.
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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 | +156.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1700% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +312% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +239.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +127.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +93.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +297.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +950% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +21.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1546.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +277.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +130.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +375.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +45.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +124.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +87.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +917.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +209.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +376.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +149.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2507.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +402.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -90.8% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 333kcal | 370kcal |
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| Protein | 13.31g | 7.11g |
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| Fats | 17.8g | 1.75g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 31.84g | 75.55g |
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| Carbs | 31.84g | 79.45g |
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| Magnesium | 82mg | 32mg |
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| Calcium | 54mg | 3mg |
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| Potassium | 585mg | 142mg |
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| Iron | 3.42mg | 4.36mg |
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| Sugar | 1.61g |
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| Fiber | 3.9g |
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| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.076mg |
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| Zinc | 1.5mg | 0.66mg |
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| Starch | 73.3g |
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| Phosphorus | 192mg | 99mg |
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| Sodium | 294mg | 7mg |
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| Vitamin A | 13IU | 214IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 11µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg |
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| Manganese | 0.691mg | 0.174mg |
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| Selenium | 1µg | 10.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.551mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.382mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 4.968mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.24mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.182mg |
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| Folate | 93µg | 209µg |
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| Choline | 8.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.383g | 0.22g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.171g | 0.39g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 0.828g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.038mg |
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| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.172mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0.242mg |
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| Leucine | 0.944mg | 1.006mg |
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| Lysine | 0.856mg | 0.105mg |
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| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.162mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0.366mg |
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| Valine | 0.562mg | 0.337mg |
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| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.172mg |
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| Fructose | 0.17g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 287mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.163g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)