Falafel vs. Espresso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are falafel and espresso different?
- Falafel is richer in iron, manganese, phosphorus, copper, folate, potassium, zinc, and vitamin B1, while espresso is higher in vitamin B3.
- Falafel covers your daily need for iron, 41% more than espresso.
- Falafel contains 146 times more vitamin B1 than espresso. Falafel contains 0.146mg of vitamin B1, while espresso contains 0.001mg.
- Espresso is lower in sodium.
- Falafel has a higher glycemic index (33) than espresso (0).
Falafel, home-prepared and Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared 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 CalciumCalcium | +2600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +408.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2530.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +416% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2900% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2642.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1282% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.2% |
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 | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +14500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +942.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +6150% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +9200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +398.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10991.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +9788.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1806.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +956.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +182.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4421.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.1% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Caffeine | 212mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 0.13mg | 41% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 0.05mg | 28% |
| Fats | 17.8g | 0.18g | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 0.092g | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 7mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 5.207mg | 26% |
| Protein | 13.31g | 0.12g | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 0g | 25% |
| Folate | 93µg | 1µg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.05mg | 23% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 9kcal | 16% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 115mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 0.05mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.001mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 14mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 1.67g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 0.092g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.002mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 2mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.028mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.177mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 1.67g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 80mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Choline | 2.6mg | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Espresso contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Espresso is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.291g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Espresso is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Espresso is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.