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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 B6.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for Iron is 787% more.

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.
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%
Cumin
10
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 261% 279% 158% 2489% 289% 131% 214% 22% 435% 28%
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.
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% 0.78% 0% 0% 37% 38% 20% 18% 29% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Cumin
9
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 26% 76% 67% 0% 157% 75% 86% 0% 100% 0% 14% 7.5% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +830%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +381.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9669.2%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
Cumin
4
18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
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
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.16 g
Cumin
2
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.279 g
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.
Falafel Cumin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Cumin Opinion
Calories 333kcal 375kcal Cumin
Protein 13.31g 17.81g Cumin
Fats 17.8g 22.27g Cumin
Vitamin C 1.6mg 7.7mg Cumin
Net carbs 31.84g 33.74g Cumin
Carbs 31.84g 44.24g Cumin
Magnesium 82mg 366mg Cumin
Calcium 54mg 931mg Cumin
Potassium 585mg 1788mg Cumin
Iron 3.42mg 66.36mg Cumin
Sugar 2.25g Falafel
Fiber 10.5g Cumin
Copper 0.258mg 0.867mg Cumin
Zinc 1.5mg 4.8mg Cumin
Phosphorus 192mg 499mg Cumin
Sodium 294mg 168mg Cumin
Vitamin A 13IU 1270IU Cumin
Vitamin A 1µg 64µg Cumin
Vitamin E 3.33mg Cumin
Manganese 0.691mg 3.333mg Cumin
Selenium 1µg 5.2µg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.628mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.327mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 4.579mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 0.292mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.435mg Cumin
Vitamin K 5.4µg Cumin
Folate 93µg 10µg Falafel
Choline 24.7mg Cumin
Saturated Fat 2.383g 1.535g Cumin
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 3.279g Falafel
Tryptophan 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Cumin
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
48%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cumin
Cumin contains less Sodium (difference - 126mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.848g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
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)

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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.