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Falafel vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Falafel and Grapefruit

  • Falafel has more Iron, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Folate, Magnesium, Potassium, and Zinc, however, Grapefruit is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Falafel covers your daily Iron needs 42% more than Grapefruit.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Falafel, home-prepared and Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas.

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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 +145.5%
Contains more Iron +4175%
Contains more Magnesium +811.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +966.7%
Contains more Potassium +333.3%
Contains more Zinc +2042.9%
Contains more Copper +706.3%
Contains more Manganese +3040.9%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 7% 3% 7% 8% 12% 0% 2% 11% 3% 1%
Contains more Calcium +145.5%
Contains more Iron +4175%
Contains more Magnesium +811.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +966.7%
Contains more Potassium +333.3%
Contains more Zinc +2042.9%
Contains more Copper +706.3%
Contains more Manganese +3040.9%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +239.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +435.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +411.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.8%
Contains more Folate +615.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +8746.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1850%
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 69% 3% 0% 105% 11% 8% 4% 16% 13% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +239.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +435.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +411.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +135.8%
Contains more Folate +615.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +8746.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1850%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1628.6%
Contains more Fats +12614.3%
Contains more Carbs +198.7%
Contains more Other +556.8%
Contains more Water +154.4%
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
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Protein +1628.6%
Contains more Fats +12614.3%
Contains more Carbs +198.7%
Contains more Other +556.8%
Contains more Water +154.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50755%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11455.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.036 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50755%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11455.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Grapefruit Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 9.06g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 0.77g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 0.14g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 10.66g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 42kcal Falafel
Fructose 1.77g Grapefruit
Sugar 6.89g Falafel
Fiber 1.6g Grapefruit
Calcium 54mg 22mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 0.08mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 9mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 18mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 135mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 0mg Grapefruit
Zinc 1.5mg 0.07mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.032mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.022mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 0.1µg Falafel
Vitamin A 13IU 1150IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 58µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 0.13mg Grapefruit
Vitamin C 1.6mg 31.2mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.043mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.031mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.204mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.262mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.053mg Falafel
Folate 93µg 13µg Falafel
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.008mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.013mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.008mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.015mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.019mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.007mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.013mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.015mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.008mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.021g Grapefruit
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.02g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.036g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Grapefruit
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
20%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
5%
Grapefruit

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.362g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $3.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.89g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/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.