Falafel vs. Salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Falafel and Salmon
- Falafel is higher in Iron, Manganese, and Copper, yet Salmon is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
- Salmon covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 117% more than Falafel.
- Falafel contains 43 times more Manganese than Salmon. While Falafel contains 0.691mg of Manganese, Salmon contains only 0.016mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat.
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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 | +173.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +260% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +905.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +426.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +248.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4218.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4040% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +23% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +173.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +131.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1669.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +132.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +670.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +405.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +417.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +44.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +203.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +87% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +143.3% |
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Saturated Fat
~2.397g
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Polyunsaturated fat
~4.553g
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 333kcal | 206kcal |
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| Protein | 13.31g | 22.1g |
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| Fats | 17.8g | 12.35g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 3.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 31.84g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 31.84g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 63mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 526IU |
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| Magnesium | 82mg | 30mg |
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| Calcium | 54mg | 15mg |
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| Potassium | 585mg | 384mg |
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| Iron | 3.42mg | 0.34mg |
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| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.049mg |
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| Zinc | 1.5mg | 0.43mg |
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| Phosphorus | 192mg | 252mg |
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| Sodium | 294mg | 61mg |
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| Vitamin A | 13IU | 230IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 69µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.14mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 13.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.691mg | 0.016mg |
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| Selenium | 1µg | 41.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.34mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.135mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 8.045mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 1.475mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.647mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.8µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 93µg | 34µg |
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| Choline | 90.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.383g | 2.397g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.171g | 4.181g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 4.553g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.248mg |
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| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.969mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 1.018mg |
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| Leucine | 0.944mg | 1.796mg |
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| Lysine | 0.856mg | 2.03mg |
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| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.654mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0.863mg |
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| Valine | 0.562mg | 1.139mg |
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| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.651mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.69g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.457g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.17g |
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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%
106%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
44%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
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 - 0.014g)
Which food is cheaper?
Falafel is cheaper (difference - $9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals