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Falafel vs. Halibut raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Falafel and Halibut raw?

  • Falafel is richer in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Folate, and Magnesium, while Halibut raw is higher in Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6.
  • Halibut raw's daily need coverage for Vitamin D is 183% higher.
  • Halibut raw has 93 times less Folate than Falafel. Falafel has 93µg of Folate, while Halibut raw has 1µg.

We used Falafel, home-prepared and Fish, halibut, Greenland, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +1700%
Contains more Iron +418.2%
Contains more Magnesium +215.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.1%
Contains more Potassium +118.3%
Contains more Zinc +275%
Contains more Copper +760%
Contains more Manganese +5658.3%
Contains less Sodium -72.8%
Contains more Selenium +3550%
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% 25% 19% 71% 24% 11% 11% 10% 2% 200%
Contains more Calcium +1700%
Contains more Iron +418.2%
Contains more Magnesium +215.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.1%
Contains more Potassium +118.3%
Contains more Zinc +275%
Contains more Copper +760%
Contains more Manganese +5658.3%
Contains less Sodium -72.8%
Contains more Selenium +3550%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +143.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.8%
Contains more Folate +9200%
Contains more Vitamin A +261.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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% 15% 822% 0% 15% 19% 29% 15% 97% 1% 126% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +143.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.8%
Contains more Folate +9200%
Contains more Vitamin A +261.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +28.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +59.9%
Contains more Water +103%
Equal in Protein - 14.37
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
14% 14% 70%
Protein: 14.37 g
Fats: 13.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Fats +28.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +59.9%
Contains more Water +103%
Equal in Protein - 14.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +204.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.419
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.378 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.367 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +204.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.419

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Halibut raw Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 0g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 14.37g Halibut raw
Fats 17.8g 13.84g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 0g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 186kcal Falafel
Calcium 54mg 3mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 0.66mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 26mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 164mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 268mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 80mg Halibut raw
Zinc 1.5mg 0.4mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.03mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.012mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 36.5µg Halibut raw
Vitamin A 13IU 47IU Halibut raw
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 14µg Halibut raw
Vitamin E 0.73mg Halibut raw
Vitamin D 0IU 1097IU Halibut raw
Vitamin D 0µg 27.4µg Halibut raw
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.06mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.08mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 1.5mg Halibut raw
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.25mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.42mg Halibut raw
Folate 93µg 1µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 0µg 1µg Halibut raw
Vitamin K 0.1µg Halibut raw
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.161mg Halibut raw
Threonine 0.492mg 0.63mg Halibut raw
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.662mg Halibut raw
Leucine 0.944mg 1.168mg Halibut raw
Lysine 0.856mg 1.32mg Halibut raw
Methionine 0.187mg 0.425mg Halibut raw
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.561mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.74mg Halibut raw
Histidine 0.364mg 0.423mg Halibut raw
Cholesterol 0mg 46mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 2.419g Falafel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.393g Halibut raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.526g Halibut raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g Halibut raw
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 8.378g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 1.367g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel Halibut raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
95%
Halibut raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
37%
Halibut raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw contains less Sodium (difference - 214mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is cheaper?
Falafel
Falafel is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
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. Halibut raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171965/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.