Falafel vs. Cutlet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between falafel and cutlet
- Falafel is richer in folate, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B1, yet cutlet is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for cutlet is 158% higher.
- Falafel contains 47 times more folate than cutlet. Falafel contains 93µg of folate, while cutlet contains 2µg.
- Cutlet contains less saturated fat.
- Cutlet has a lower glycemic index than falafel.
Food types used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and WORTHINGTON Multigrain Cutlets, canned, unprepared.
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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 | +2633.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +145.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +457.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +101.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +242.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +192% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +4550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +701.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2418.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +1086.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +336.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +99.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +75% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +92.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4985.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +420% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.4% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 26.29mg | 158% |
| Vitamin E | 18.09mg | 121% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 1.33mg | 90% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 30% | |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 29% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.5mg | 29% |
| Fats | 17.8g | 1.5g | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 0.2g | 25% |
| Folate | 93µg | 2µg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 0.8g | 22% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 1.7mg | 22% |
| Protein | 13.31g | 23.29g | 20% |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 3mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 56mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 4.5g | 18% | |
| Potassium | 585mg | 105mg | 14% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 117kcal | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 0.3g | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.05mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 7.3g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 6% | |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 1mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 371mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 22mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 2.8g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.2g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| 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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99%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cutlet is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.083g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cutlet is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Cutlet is cheaper (difference - $4)
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.