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Falafel vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Falafel and Gingerbread

  • Falafel is richer in Phosphorus, Folate, Zinc, Copper, and Iron, yet Gingerbread is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Gingerbread is 28% higher.
  • Falafel contains 4 times more Zinc than Gingerbread. Falafel contains 1.5mg of Zinc, while Gingerbread contains 0.39mg.
  • Falafel contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.

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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 Iron +18.8%
Contains more Magnesium +17.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +255.6%
Contains more Potassium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -10.1%
Contains more Zinc +284.6%
Contains more Copper +32.3%
Contains more Calcium +31.5%
Contains more Selenium +1530%
Equal in Manganese - 0.683
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Iron +18.8%
Contains more Magnesium +17.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +255.6%
Contains more Potassium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -10.1%
Contains more Zinc +284.6%
Contains more Copper +32.3%
Contains more Calcium +31.5%
Contains more Selenium +1530%
Equal in Manganese - 0.683

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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Contains more Vitamin C +1500%
Contains more Folate +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +269.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.162
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +1500%
Contains more Folate +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +269.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.162

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +241.3%
Contains more Water +23.6%
Contains more Carbs +54.5%
Equal in Fats - 16.4
Equal in Other - 2.5
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
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +241.3%
Contains more Water +23.6%
Contains more Carbs +54.5%
Equal in Fats - 16.4
Equal in Other - 2.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.216
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.216

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 49.2g Gingerbread
Protein 13.31g 3.9g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 16.4g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 49.2g Gingerbread
Calories 333kcal 356kcal Gingerbread
Calcium 54mg 71mg Gingerbread
Iron 3.42mg 2.88mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 70mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 54mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 439mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 327mg Falafel
Zinc 1.5mg 0.39mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.195mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.683mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 13IU 48IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 14µg Gingerbread
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0.1mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.162mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 1.738mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.375mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Folate 93µg 33µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Gingerbread
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.047mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.124mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.151mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.279mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.131mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.08mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.195mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.173mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.087mg Falafel
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 4.122g Falafel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 7.124g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 4.216g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Gingerbread
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
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.739g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.