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Falafel vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between falafel and crab meat

  • Falafel is higher in iron and manganese, yet crab meat is higher in vitamin B12, copper, selenium, zinc, and phosphorus.
  • Crab meat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 479% more than falafel.
  • Falafel contains 18 times more saturated fat than crab meat. While falafel contains 2.383g of saturated fat, crab meat contains only 0.133g.
  • The glycemic index of crab meat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat.

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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 45% 18% 23% 29% 394% 208% 120% 140% 5.2% 218%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +123.3%
Contains more IronIron +350%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1627.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +358.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +408%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3900%
~equal in Calcium ~59mg

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 25% 3% 0% 0% 13% 13% 25% 24% 42% 1438% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +175.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +201.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +375%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
Contains more FatsFats +1055.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +55.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +45.4%
Contains more WaterWater +124%

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
16% 22% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.133 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.536 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5397.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +676.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Crab meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 11.5µg 479%
Copper 0.258mg 1.182mg 103%
Selenium 1µg 40µg 71%
Zinc 1.5mg 7.62mg 56%
Sodium 294mg 1072mg 34%
Iron 3.42mg 0.76mg 33%
Manganese 0.691mg 0.04mg 28%
Fats 17.8g 1.54g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 10.171g 0.185g 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.536g 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Phosphorus 192mg 280mg 13%
Protein 13.31g 19.35g 12%
Calories 333kcal 97kcal 12%
Carbs 31.84g 0g 11%
Folate 93µg 51µg 11%
Potassium 585mg 262mg 10%
Saturated fat 2.383g 0.133g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.055mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.053mg 8%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 7.6mg 7%
Magnesium 82mg 63mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.18mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 1.34mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.4mg 2%
Vitamin A 1µg 9µg 1%
Calcium 54mg 59mg 1%
Net carbs 31.84g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.269mg 0%
Threonine 0.492mg 0.783mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 0.944mg 1.536mg 0%
Lysine 0.856mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.187mg 0.545mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.817mg 0%
Valine 0.562mg 0.91mg 0%
Histidine 0.364mg 0.393mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.295g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.118g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.031g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Crab meat
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
125%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 778mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Falafel
Falafel is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Crab meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174202/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.