Falafel vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between falafel and ground beef
- Falafel has more manganese, folate, copper, and magnesium; however, ground beef is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B3.
- Ground beef covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 104% more than falafel.
- Falafel has 77 times more manganese than ground beef. While falafel has 0.691mg of manganese, ground beef has only 0.009mg.
- Falafel has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of falafel is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Falafel, home-prepared and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +382.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +63.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +142.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +50.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +226.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +7577.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +289.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1810% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +186.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1228.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +285.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +75.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +148.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.31 g
Fats:
17.8 g
Carbs:
31.84 g
Water:
34.62 g
Other:
2.43 g
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +79.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +68.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.383 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.16 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +38.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +919.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.49µg | 104% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 5.84mg | 39% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 19.1µg | 33% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 0.009mg | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 88mg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 0.408g | 25% |
| Folate | 93µg | 7µg | 22% |
| Protein | 13.31g | 23.87g | 21% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.079mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 4.026mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 6.073g | 17% |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 17mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.311mg | 14% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 2.27mg | 14% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 0g | 11% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 73mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 241mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.051mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 7.322g | 7% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 241kcal | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 166mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.512mg | 4% |
| Fats | 17.8g | 15.37g | 4% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.171mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 1.173g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 1.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 1.861mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 1.976mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.614mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 1.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
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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
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46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.69g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals