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Falafel vs. Currant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Falafel and Currant

  • Falafel has more Iron, Manganese, Folate, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, and Zinc, however, Currant has more Vitamin C.
  • Currant's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 44% more.
  • Falafel has 294 times more Sodium than Currant. Falafel has 294mg of Sodium, while Currant has 1mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Falafel, home-prepared and Currants, red and white, raw.

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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 Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Iron +242%
Contains more Magnesium +530.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +336.4%
Contains more Potassium +112.7%
Contains more Zinc +552.2%
Contains more Copper +141.1%
Contains more Manganese +271.5%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 38% 10% 19% 25% 1% 7% 36% 25% 4%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Iron +242%
Contains more Magnesium +530.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +336.4%
Contains more Potassium +112.7%
Contains more Zinc +552.2%
Contains more Copper +141.1%
Contains more Manganese +271.5%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +265%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +232%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +944%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +356.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.6%
Contains more Folate +1062.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +223.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +2462.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 0% 137% 10% 12% 2% 4% 17% 6% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +265%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +232%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +944%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +356.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.6%
Contains more Folate +1062.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +223.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +2462.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +850.7%
Contains more Fats +8800%
Contains more Carbs +130.7%
Contains more Other +273.8%
Contains more Water +142.5%
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
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Protein +850.7%
Contains more Fats +8800%
Contains more Carbs +130.7%
Contains more Other +273.8%
Contains more Water +142.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36225%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4627.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36225%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4627.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Currant Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 9.5g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 1.4g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 0.2g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 13.8g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 56kcal Falafel
Fructose 3.53g Currant
Sugar 7.37g Falafel
Fiber 4.3g Currant
Calcium 54mg 33mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 1mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 13mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 44mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 275mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 1mg Currant
Zinc 1.5mg 0.23mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.107mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.186mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 0.6µg Falafel
Vitamin A 13IU 42IU Currant
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 2µg Currant
Vitamin E 0.1mg Currant
Vitamin C 1.6mg 41mg Currant
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.04mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.05mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.1mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.064mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.07mg Falafel
Folate 93µg 8µg Falafel
Vitamin K 11µg Currant
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
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.017g Currant
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.028g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.088g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel Currant
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
18%
Falafel
18%
Currant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
17%
Currant

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Currant
Currant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.366g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Currant
Currant is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
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.

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. Currant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173964/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.