Falafel vs. Great northern beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Falafel and Great northern beans
- Falafel has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium, and Zinc, however, Great northern beans is higher in Selenium.
- Falafel covers your daily need of Iron 16% more than Great northern beans.
- Falafel has 147 times more Sodium than Great northern beans. While Falafel has 294mg of Sodium, Great northern beans has only 2mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Falafel, home-prepared and Beans, great northern, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.
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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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Iron
+60.6%
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Magnesium
+64%
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Phosphorus
+16.4%
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Potassium
+49.6%
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Zinc
+70.5%
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Manganese
+33.4%
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Calcium
+25.9%
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Sodium
-99.3%
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Selenium
+310%
Equal in Copper - 0.247
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Iron
+60.6%
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Magnesium
+64%
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Phosphorus
+16.4%
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Potassium
+49.6%
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Zinc
+70.5%
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Manganese
+33.4%
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Calcium
+25.9%
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Sodium
-99.3%
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Selenium
+310%
Equal in Copper - 0.247
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
+1200%
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Vitamin C
+23.1%
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Vitamin B2
+181.4%
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Vitamin B3
+53.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.158
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.266
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.117
Equal in Folate - 102
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Vitamin A
+1200%
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Vitamin C
+23.1%
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Vitamin B2
+181.4%
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Vitamin B3
+53.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.158
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.266
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.117
Equal in Folate - 102
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+59.8%
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Fats
+3855.6%
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Carbs
+51%
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Other
+115%
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Water
+99.3%
Protein:
13.31 g
Fats:
17.8 g
Carbs:
31.84 g
Water:
34.62 g
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2.43 g
Protein:
8.33 g
Fats:
0.45 g
Carbs:
21.09 g
Water:
69 g
Other:
1.13 g
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Protein
+59.8%
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Fats
+3855.6%
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Carbs
+51%
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+115%
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Water
+99.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+48333.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+2124.6%
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Saturated Fat
-94.1%
Saturated Fat:
2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.16 g
Saturated Fat:
0.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.021 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.187 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+48333.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+2124.6%
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Saturated Fat
-94.1%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 31.84g | 14.09g |
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| Protein | 13.31g | 8.33g |
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| Fats | 17.8g | 0.45g |
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| Carbs | 31.84g | 21.09g |
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| Calories | 333kcal | 118kcal |
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| Fiber | 7g |
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| Calcium | 54mg | 68mg |
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| Iron | 3.42mg | 2.13mg |
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| Magnesium | 82mg | 50mg |
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| Phosphorus | 192mg | 165mg |
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| Potassium | 585mg | 391mg |
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| Sodium | 294mg | 2mg |
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| Zinc | 1.5mg | 0.88mg |
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| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.247mg |
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| Manganese | 0.691mg | 0.518mg |
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| Selenium | 1µg | 4.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 13IU | 1IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 1.3mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.158mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.059mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 0.681mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.266mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.117mg |
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| Folate | 93µg | 102µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.099mg |
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| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.351mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0.368mg |
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| Leucine | 0.944mg | 0.665mg |
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| Lysine | 0.856mg | 0.572mg |
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| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.125mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0.451mg |
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| Valine | 0.562mg | 0.436mg |
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| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.232mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.383g | 0.14g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.171g | 0.021g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 0.187g |
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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%
44%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Great northern beans contains less Sodium (difference - 292mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Great northern beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.243g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Great northern beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Great northern beans is cheaper (difference - $4)
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 Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)