Falafel vs. Couscous — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between falafel and couscous?
- Falafel is higher in iron, manganese, phosphorus, copper, folate, magnesium, and potassium; however, couscous is richer in selenium.
- Couscous's daily need coverage for selenium is 48% more.
- Couscous contains 82 times less saturated fat than falafel. Falafel contains 2.383g of saturated fat, while couscous contains 0.029g.
- Falafel has a lower glycemic index (33) than couscous (65).
We used Falafel, home-prepared and Couscous, cooked types in this article.
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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 | +925% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +575% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +908.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +800% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +529.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +476.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +772.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +722.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2650% |
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 | +131.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +514.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +145.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +520% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +251.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11025% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +834.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +109.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +46131.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6400% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.8% |
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 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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 1µg | 27.5µg | 48% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 0.38mg | 38% |
| Fats | 17.8g | 0.16g | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 0.064g | 27% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 0.084mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 0.022g | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 22mg | 24% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.041mg | 24% |
| Folate | 93µg | 15µg | 20% |
| Protein | 13.31g | 3.79g | 19% |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 8mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 58mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 5mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.027mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 0.26mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 0.029g | 11% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 112kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.063mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.051mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 6% | |
| Calcium | 54mg | 8mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 23.22g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.371mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 1% | |
| Choline | 3.3mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 21.82g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.1g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 0.983mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0.184mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.077mg | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Couscous is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.354g)
Which food is cheaper?
Couscous is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.