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Falafel vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Falafel and Custard different?

  • Falafel is richer in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Folate, Magnesium, and Potassium, while Custard is higher in Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Falafel covers your daily need of Iron 39% more than Custard.
  • Falafel contains 99 times more Manganese than Custard. Falafel contains 0.691mg of Manganese, while Custard contains 0.007mg.
  • Custard is lower in Sodium.

Falafel, home-prepared and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk types were used 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 Iron +905.9%
Contains more Magnesium +412.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.7%
Contains more Potassium +182.6%
Contains more Zinc +194.1%
Contains more Copper +760%
Contains more Manganese +9771.4%
Contains more Calcium +157.4%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Selenium +500%
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 42% 13% 12% 56% 19% 11% 14% 10% 1% 33%
Contains more Iron +905.9%
Contains more Magnesium +412.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.7%
Contains more Potassium +182.6%
Contains more Zinc +194.1%
Contains more Copper +760%
Contains more Manganese +9771.4%
Contains more Calcium +157.4%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Selenium +500%

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 C +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +139.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +690.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.3%
Contains more Folate +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 11% 2% 36% 1% 16% 51% 3% 42% 15% 7% 65% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +139.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +690.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.3%
Contains more Folate +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +233.6%
Contains more Fats +345%
Contains more Carbs +80.9%
Contains more Other +153.1%
Contains more Water +112.2%
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
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Protein +233.6%
Contains more Fats +345%
Contains more Carbs +80.9%
Contains more Other +153.1%
Contains more Water +112.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +802.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1233.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.7%
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
59% 32% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.312 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +802.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1233.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Custard Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 17.6g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 3.99g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 4g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 17.6g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 122kcal Falafel
Sugar 4.82g Falafel
Calcium 54mg 139mg Custard
Iron 3.42mg 0.34mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 16mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 130mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 207mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 84mg Custard
Zinc 1.5mg 0.51mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.03mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.007mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 6µg Custard
Vitamin A 13IU 182IU Custard
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 52µg Custard
Vitamin E 0.06mg Custard
Vitamin D 0IU 47IU Custard
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Custard
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0.1mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.061mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.22mg Custard
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.132mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.699mg Custard
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.064mg Falafel
Folate 93µg 9µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.52µg Custard
Vitamin K 0.2µg Custard
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.082mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.192mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.207mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.337mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.214mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.091mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.173mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.233mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.092mg Falafel
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 2.032g Custard
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Custard
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 1.127g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.312g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Custard
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
20%
Custard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
21%
Custard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.82g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 210mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Custard
Custard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.351g)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard
Custard is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.