Falafel vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Falafel and Focaccia
- Falafel has more Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, and Potassium, while Focaccia has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
- Focaccia's daily need coverage for Selenium is 27% higher.
- Focaccia contains 5 times less Potassium than Falafel. Falafel contains 585mg of Potassium, while Focaccia contains 114mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Falafel is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Falafel, home-prepared and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, 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.
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Calcium
+54.3%
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Magnesium
+310%
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Phosphorus
+50%
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Potassium
+413.2%
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Sodium
-47.6%
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Zinc
+12.8%
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Copper
+183.5%
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Manganese
+89.8%
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Selenium
+1490%
Equal in Iron - 3.16
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Calcium
+54.3%
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Magnesium
+310%
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Phosphorus
+50%
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Potassium
+413.2%
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Sodium
-47.6%
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Zinc
+12.8%
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Copper
+183.5%
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Manganese
+89.8%
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Selenium
+1490%
Equal in Iron - 3.16
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.
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Vitamin A
+550%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+10.6%
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Vitamin B1
+221.9%
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Vitamin B2
+81.3%
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Vitamin B3
+251.5%
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Vitamin B5
+120.9%
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Folate
+48.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.113
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Vitamin A
+550%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+10.6%
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Vitamin B1
+221.9%
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Vitamin B2
+81.3%
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Vitamin B3
+251.5%
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Vitamin B5
+120.9%
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Folate
+48.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.113
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+51.8%
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Fats
+125.6%
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Other
+50.9%
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Carbs
+12.5%
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Water
+32.6%
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Protein
+51.8%
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Fats
+125.6%
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+50.9%
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+12.5%
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Water
+32.6%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+79.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+318.5%
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Saturated Fat
-63.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+79.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+318.5%
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Saturated Fat
-63.2%
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 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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| Net carbs | 31.84g | 34.02g |
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| Protein | 13.31g | 8.77g |
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| Fats | 17.8g | 7.89g |
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| Carbs | 31.84g | 35.82g |
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| Calories | 333kcal | 249kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.75g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g |
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| Calcium | 54mg | 35mg |
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| Iron | 3.42mg | 3.16mg |
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| Magnesium | 82mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 192mg | 128mg |
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| Potassium | 585mg | 114mg |
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| Sodium | 294mg | 561mg |
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| Zinc | 1.5mg | 1.33mg |
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| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.091mg |
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| Manganese | 0.691mg | 0.364mg |
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| Selenium | 1µg | 15.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 13IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.42mg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.47mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.301mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 3.67mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.645mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.113mg |
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| Folate | 93µg | 138µg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.7µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.134mg |
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| Threonine | 0.492mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.567mg |
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| Leucine | 0.944mg |
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| Lysine | 0.856mg |
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| Methionine | 0.187mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg |
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| Valine | 0.562mg |
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| Histidine | 0.364mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.383g | 0.877g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.171g | 5.67g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 0.994g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Focaccia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.506g)
Which food is cheaper?
Focaccia is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 267mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)