Falafel vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between falafel and fast food
- Falafel is higher in copper, manganese, magnesium, and potassium, yet fast food is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
- Fast food covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 37% more than falafel.
- Falafel contains 3 times more magnesium than fast food. While falafel contains 82mg of magnesium, fast food contains only 27mg.
- The glycemic index of falafel is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.
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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 | +203.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +197% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +113.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +93.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +68% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1930% |
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 | +16.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +117.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +118.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +438% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +81.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +69.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +48.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +59.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.1% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +110.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +147.6% |
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 |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.89µg | 37% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 20.3µg | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 5.617mg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 1.68g | 17% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.121mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.363mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 0.357mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.317mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 27mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 4.835g | 13% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 197mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 4.493g | 10% |
| Fats | 17.8g | 12.01g | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 2.52mg | 9% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 134mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.212mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 7% | |
| Protein | 13.31g | 16.52g | 6% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 3.06mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.53mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Folate | 93µg | 80µg | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 3% | |
| Calories | 333kcal | 297kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 331mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 62mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 31.5g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 29.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.88g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.514g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.46mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0.642mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 1.13mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.306mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0.67mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 0.728mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | 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
17%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.