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Falafel vs. Glutinous rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Falafel and Glutinous rice

  • Glutinous rice has less Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, Folate, Manganese, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin B2 than Falafel.
  • Falafel covers your daily need of Iron 41% more than Glutinous rice.
  • Falafel has 93 times more Folate than Glutinous rice. While Falafel has 93µg of Folate, Glutinous rice has only 1µg.
  • Glutinous rice has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Falafel, home-prepared and Rice, white, glutinous, unenriched, cooked.

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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 Calcium +2600%
Contains more Iron +2342.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1540%
Contains more Phosphorus +2300%
Contains more Potassium +5750%
Contains more Zinc +265.9%
Contains more Copper +426.5%
Contains more Manganese +163.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Selenium +460%
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 1% 6% 4% 4% 1% 1% 12% 17% 35% 31%
Contains more Calcium +2600%
Contains more Iron +2342.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1540%
Contains more Phosphorus +2300%
Contains more Potassium +5750%
Contains more Zinc +265.9%
Contains more Copper +426.5%
Contains more Manganese +163.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Selenium +460%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +630%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1176.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +380.8%
Contains more Folate +9200%
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 0% 1% 0% 0% 5% 3% 6% 13% 6% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +630%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1176.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +380.8%
Contains more Folate +9200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +558.9%
Contains more Fats +9268.4%
Contains more Carbs +51%
Contains more Other +3371.4%
Contains more Water +121.3%
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
2% 21% 77%
Protein: 2.02 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 21.09 g
Water: 76.63 g
Other: 0.07 g
Contains more Protein +558.9%
Contains more Fats +9268.4%
Contains more Carbs +51%
Contains more Other +3371.4%
Contains more Water +121.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14430%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5929%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.07 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.069 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14430%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5929%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Glutinous rice Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 20.09g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 2.02g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 0.19g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 21.09g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 97kcal Falafel
Sugar 0.05g Falafel
Fiber 1g Glutinous rice
Calcium 54mg 2mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 0.14mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 5mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 8mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 10mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 5mg Glutinous rice
Zinc 1.5mg 0.41mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.049mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.262mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 5.6µg Glutinous rice
Vitamin A 13IU 0IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Falafel
Vitamin E 0.04mg Glutinous rice
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.02mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.013mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.29mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.215mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.026mg Falafel
Folate 93µg 1µg Falafel
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.023mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.072mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.087mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.167mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.073mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.047mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.108mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.123mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.047mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.039g Glutinous rice
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.07g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.069g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Glutinous rice
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
3%
Glutinous rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
11%
Glutinous rice

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.344g)
Which food is cheaper?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Glutinous rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169711/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.