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Falafel vs. Caviar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between falafel and caviar

  • Falafel has more manganese; however, caviar is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin B5, magnesium, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
  • Caviar covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 833% more than falafel.
  • Caviar has 14 times less manganese than falafel. Falafel has 0.691mg of manganese, while caviar has 0.05mg.
  • Falafel contains less sodium.
  • Falafel has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of falafel is 33, while the glycemic index of caviar is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Falafel, home-prepared and Fish, caviar, black and red, granular.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 59% 16% 52% 128% 86% 41% 82% 38% 90% 5.5%
Caviar
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 214% 83% 16% 446% 37% 26% 153% 196% 6.5% 357%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +223.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +134.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1282%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +265.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +409.3%
Contains more IronIron +247.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6450%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 38% 20% 18% 29% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Caviar
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 90% 38% 44% 48% 143% 2.3% 210% 74% 2500% 1.5% 38% 268%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +770%
Contains more FolateFolate +86%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +27000%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +273.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1098.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +156%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Caviar
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25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +696%
Contains more ProteinProtein +84.8%
Contains more WaterWater +37.2%
Contains more OtherOther +146.9%
~equal in Fats ~17.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 61% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.383 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.16 g
Caviar
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25% 29% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.405 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -41.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +119.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +78%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Caviar DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 20µg 833%
Cholesterol 0mg 588mg 196%
Selenium 1µg 65.5µg 117%
Iron 3.42mg 11.88mg 106%
Choline 490.9mg 89%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 3.5mg 64%
Magnesium 82mg 300mg 52%
Sodium 294mg 1500mg 52%
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.62mg 35%
Vitamin A 1µg 271µg 30%
Manganese 0.691mg 0.05mg 28%
Phosphorus 192mg 356mg 23%
Protein 13.31g 24.6g 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 7.405g 22%
Calcium 54mg 275mg 22%
Copper 0.258mg 0.11mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.32mg 15%
Vitamin D 0IU 117IU 15%
Vitamin D 0µg 2.9µg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 10.171g 4.631g 14%
Vitamin E 1.89mg 13%
Potassium 585mg 181mg 12%
Folate 93µg 50µg 11%
Carbs 31.84g 4g 9%
Saturated fat 2.383g 4.06g 8%
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.12mg 6%
Zinc 1.5mg 0.95mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.19mg 4%
Calories 333kcal 264kcal 3%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 1%
Fats 17.8g 17.9g 0%
Net carbs 31.84g 4g N/A
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.323mg 0%
Threonine 0.492mg 1.263mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.567mg 1.035mg 0%
Leucine 0.944mg 2.133mg 0%
Lysine 0.856mg 1.834mg 0%
Methionine 0.187mg 0.646mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 1.071mg 0%
Valine 0.562mg 1.263mg 0%
Histidine 0.364mg 0.649mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 2.741g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 3.8g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.229g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Caviar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
17%
Falafel
266%
Caviar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
153%
Caviar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 588mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 1206mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.677g)
Which food is cheaper?
Falafel
Falafel is cheaper (difference - $96)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caviar
Caviar is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Caviar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174188/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.