Falafel vs. Custard apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between falafel and custard apple
- Falafel is richer in iron, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2, yet custard apple is richer in vitamin C and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for iron for falafel is 34% higher.
- Falafel contains 74 times more sodium than custard apple. Falafel contains 294mg of sodium, while custard apple contains 4mg.
- Falafel has a lower glycemic index than custard apple.
Food types used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +355.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +80% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +53.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +381.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +814.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +82.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +108.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +116.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +76.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.31 g
Fats:
17.8 g
Carbs:
31.84 g
Water:
34.62 g
Other:
2.43 g
Protein:
1.7 g
Fats:
0.6 g
Carbs:
25.2 g
Water:
71.5 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +682.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2866.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +143% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +106.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.383 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.16 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.3% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.42mg | 0.71mg | 34% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 30% | |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 28% | |
| Fats | 17.8g | 0.6g | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 25% | |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 21mg | 24% |
| Folate | 93µg | 23% | |
| Protein | 13.31g | 1.7g | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 19.2mg | 20% |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 18mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 294mg | 4mg | 13% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 101kcal | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 0.231g | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 10% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.221mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.08mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 382mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 0.5mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.135mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 54mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 25.2g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 22.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.004mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0% |
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard apple contains less Sodium (difference - 290mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Custard apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.152g)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard apple is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.