Falafel vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are falafel and duck meat different?
- Falafel is richer in manganese, folate, magnesium, and potassium, while duck meat is higher in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and vitamin B12.
- Duck meat covers your daily need for saturated fat, 36% more than falafel.
- Falafel contains 36 times more manganese than duck meat. Falafel contains 0.691mg of manganese, while duck meat contains 0.019mg.
- Falafel is lower in saturated fat.
- Falafel has a higher glycemic index (33) than duck meat (0).
Falafel, home-prepared and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +412.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +390.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +186.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +26.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3536.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +24% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1900% |
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 FolateFolate | +1450% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6200% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +19.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +62% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +362.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +276% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +44% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +196.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +59.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +49.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +26.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 1µg | 20µg | 35% |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 9.67g | 33% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 0.019mg | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 84mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 4.825mg | 24% |
| Folate | 93µg | 6µg | 22% |
| Fats | 17.8g | 28.35g | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 1.098mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 16mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 0g | 11% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 204mg | 11% |
| Protein | 13.31g | 18.99g | 11% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 59mg | 10% |
| Choline | 50.4mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 2.7mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.269mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 63µg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 12.9g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 156mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 54mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.18mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 5.1µg | 4% | |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 1.86mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.227mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 3.65g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.174mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 337kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 3IU | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.773mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0.872mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 1.465mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 1.486mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0.752mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.462mg | 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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32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.287g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 235mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Duck meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat is relatively richer in vitamins