Falafel vs. Dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between falafel and dough?
- Falafel is higher in potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, and copper; however, dough is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Dough's daily need coverage for selenium is 50% more.
- Dough contains 5 times less potassium than falafel. Falafel contains 585mg of potassium, while dough contains 117mg.
- Dough has less saturated fat.
- Falafel has a lower glycemic index (33) than dough (70).
We used Falafel, home-prepared and Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +156.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +400% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +69.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +44.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +82.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -51.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2760% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +16.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +386.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +157.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +361.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +55.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +32.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +635.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +62.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2709.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +386.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.8% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 1µg | 28.6µg | 50% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.71mg | 47% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 0.362g | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 4.817mg | 24% |
| Fats | 17.8g | 2.42g | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 0.855g | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.427mg | 20% |
| Starch | 44.23g | 18% | |
| Potassium | 585mg | 117mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 602mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 32mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 105mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.152mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 9% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 0.529g | 8% |
| Folate | 93µg | 123µg | 8% |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 51.88g | 7% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 3.91mg | 6% |
| Protein | 13.31g | 10.75g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 0.577mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 1.04mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.455mg | 3% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 272kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0.51g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.107mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Choline | 8mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 49.68g | N/A |
| Calcium | 54mg | 52mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.62g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| 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% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.063g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.788g | N/A |
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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dough is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.854g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dough is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dough is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)