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Falafel vs. Fava beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Falafel and Fava beans

  • Fava beans contains less Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Monounsaturated Fat than Falafel.
  • Falafel's daily need coverage for Iron is 24% higher.
  • Fava beans contains 129 times less Monounsaturated Fat than Falafel. Falafel contains 10.171g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Fava beans contains 0.079g.
  • The amount of Sodium in Fava beans is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Falafel, home-prepared and Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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.
Falafel
Falafel
7
:
3
Fava beans
Fava beans
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +128%
Contains more Magnesium +90.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.6%
Contains more Potassium +118.3%
Contains more Zinc +48.5%
Contains more Manganese +64.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Selenium +160%
Equal in Copper - 0.259
Falafel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Fava beans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 57% 31% 54% 24% 1% 28% 87% 55% 15%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +128%
Contains more Magnesium +90.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.6%
Contains more Potassium +118.3%
Contains more Zinc +48.5%
Contains more Manganese +64.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Selenium +160%
Equal in Copper - 0.259

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.
Falafel
Falafel
6
:
4
Fava beans
Fava beans
Contains more Vitamin C +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +15.4%
Contains more Folate +11.8%
Falafel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Fava beans
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 1% 25% 21% 14% 10% 17% 78% 0% 8%
Contains more Vitamin C +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +15.4%
Contains more Folate +11.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Falafel
Falafel
4
:
1
Fava beans
Fava beans
Contains more Protein +75.1%
Contains more Fats +4350%
Contains more Carbs +62%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Water +106.6%
Falafel
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
Fava beans
8% 20% 72%
Protein: 7.6 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 19.65 g
Water: 71.54 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +75.1%
Contains more Fats +4350%
Contains more Carbs +62%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Water +106.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Falafel
Falafel
2
:
1
Fava beans
Fava beans
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12774.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2436.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
Falafel
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Fava beans
21% 26% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.164 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12774.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2436.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Falafel Fava beans
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Fava beans Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 14.25g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 7.6g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 0.4g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 19.65g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 110kcal Falafel
Sugar 1.82g Falafel
Fiber 5.4g Fava beans
Calcium 54mg 36mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 1.5mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 43mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 125mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 268mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 5mg Fava beans
Zinc 1.5mg 1.01mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.259mg Fava beans
Manganese 0.691mg 0.421mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 2.6µg Fava beans
Vitamin A 13IU 15IU Fava beans
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.02mg Fava beans
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0.3mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.097mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.089mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.711mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.157mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.072mg Falafel
Folate 93µg 104µg Fava beans
Vitamin K 2.9µg Fava beans
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.072mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.27mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.306mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.572mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.486mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.062mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.321mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.338mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.193mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.066g Fava beans
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.079g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.164g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel Fava beans
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
18%
Falafel
14%
Fava beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
36%
Fava beans

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fava beans
Fava beans contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fava beans
Fava beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.317g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fava beans
Fava beans is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/nutrients
  2. Fava beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173753/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.