Falafel vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between falafel and crackers?
- Falafel is higher in copper, magnesium, potassium, and zinc; however, crackers are richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and selenium.
- Crackers' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 22% more.
- Crackers contain 5 times less potassium than falafel. Falafel contains 585mg of potassium, while crackers contain 118mg.
- Falafel has less saturated fat.
- Falafel has a lower glycemic index (33) than crackers (63).
We used Falafel, home-prepared and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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 | +355.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +395.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +148.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +206.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -59.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +122.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +570% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +98.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +184.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +174.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +316.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +42.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +100.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1002.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +48.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +92.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -57.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +55.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +215.8% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 13.137g | 60% |
| Vitamin K | 69.3µg | 58% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.416mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.456mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 4.352mg | 21% |
| Vitamin E | 3.03mg | 20% | |
| Starch | 49.69g | 20% | |
| Sodium | 294mg | 726mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.104mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 18mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 5.562g | 14% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 118mg | 14% |
| Protein | 13.31g | 6.64g | 13% |
| Fats | 17.8g | 26.43g | 13% |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 61.3g | 10% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 6.7µg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 6.553g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 0.491mg | 9% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 510kcal | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 0.49mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 9% | |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 248mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 4.03mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 120mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.063mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.417mg | 3% |
| Choline | 9.6mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 8.18g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Folate | 93µg | 92µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 1.076g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0.246mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 0.471mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 0.294mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.29g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.485g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.062g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 432mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.179g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Crackers is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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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