Falafel vs. Cod liver oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between falafel and cod liver oil?
- Falafel is higher in iron, manganese, copper, phosphorus, folate, and magnesium; however, cod liver oil is richer in vitamin A and vitamin D.
- Cod liver oil's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 2000% more.
- Falafel has less saturated fat.
- Cod liver oil has a lower glycemic index (0) than falafel (33).
We used Falafel, home-prepared and Fish oil, cod liver types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2999900% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.31 g
Fats:
17.8 g
Carbs:
31.84 g
Water:
34.62 g
Other:
2.43 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +461.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.383 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.16 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
22.608 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
46.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
22.541 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +359.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +441.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 30000µg | 3333% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 10000IU | 1250% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 250µg | 1250% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 570mg | 190% |
| Fats | 17.8g | 100g | 126% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 22.541g | 123% |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 22.608g | 92% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 46.711g | 91% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 0mg | 43% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 0mg | 30% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0mg | 29% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 902kcal | 28% |
| Protein | 13.31g | 0g | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 0mg | 27% |
| Folate | 93µg | 0µg | 23% |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 0mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 12% | |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 0g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 0g | N/A |
| 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% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 6.898g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 10.968g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.935g | N/A |
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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%
1058%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
0%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 570mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.225g)
Which food is cheaper?
Falafel is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Falafel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod liver oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)