Falafel vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
The main differences between falafel and hash browns
- Falafel is richer than hash browns in iron, manganese, folate, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for iron for falafel is 35% higher.
- Falafel contains 8 times more folate than hash browns. Falafel contains 93µg of folate, while hash browns contain 12µg.
- Falafel contains less sodium.
- Falafel has a lower glycemic index than hash browns.
Food types used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +290.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +184.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +64.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +470% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +158% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +316.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +95.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -48.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +337.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +336.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +675% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +237.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +76.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +48.8% |
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:
2.58 g
Fats:
17.04 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
49.27 g
Other:
2.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +415.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +42.3% |
~equal in
Fats
~17.04g
~equal in
Carbs
~28.88g
~equal in
Other
~2.23g
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
2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.665 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +29.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +36.2% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~2.54g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 0.6mg | 35% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 0.158mg | 23% |
| Protein | 13.31g | 2.58g | 21% |
| Folate | 93µg | 12µg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.1mg | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 2.62mg | 17% | |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 21mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 98mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 566mg | 12% |
| Starch | 25.74g | 11% | |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.038mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 0.36mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 5.665g | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 9.9µg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 585mg | 355mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 7.827g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.186mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 1.838mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 19mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 5.4mg | 4% |
| Choline | 17.8mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 333kcal | 272kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.38mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.137mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 28.88g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 2.54g | 1% |
| Fats | 17.8g | 17.04g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 26.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.056g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.441g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.131g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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
17%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 272mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.157g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.