Falafel vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between falafel and cumin
- Falafel has less iron, manganese, calcium, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, potassium, zinc, and vitamin A.
- Cumin's daily need coverage for iron is 787% more.
- Falafel has a higher glycemic index than cumin.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Falafel, home-prepared and Spices, cumin seed.
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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 | +346.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1624.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +205.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1840.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +236% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +220% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +159.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +382.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +420% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +830% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +381.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +330.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +97% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +338.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +248% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +329.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +25.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +213.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +26.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -35.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +38% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.42mg | 66.36mg | 787% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 3.333mg | 115% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 931mg | 88% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.867mg | 68% |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 366mg | 68% |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 499mg | 44% |
| Fiber | 10.5g | 42% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.628mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 1788mg | 35% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 4.8mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.435mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 4.579mg | 22% |
| Vitamin E | 3.33mg | 22% | |
| Folate | 93µg | 10µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.327mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 14.04g | 10% |
| Protein | 13.31g | 17.81g | 9% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 5.2µg | 8% |
| Fats | 17.8g | 22.27g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 64µg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 7.7mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 3.279g | 6% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 168mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.4µg | 5% | |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 44.24g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 1.535g | 4% |
| Choline | 24.7mg | 4% | |
| Calories | 333kcal | 375kcal | 2% |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 33.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.25g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 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
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44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
431%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cumin contains less Sodium (difference - 126mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cumin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.848g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($4)