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Falafel vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Falafel and Hot dog different?

  • Falafel is richer in Iron, Manganese, Folate, Copper, and Magnesium, while Hot dog is higher in Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Hot dog covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 65% more than Falafel.
  • Falafel contains 16 times more Folate than Hot dog. Falafel contains 93µg of Folate, while Hot dog contains 6µg.
  • Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat.

Falafel, home-prepared and Frankfurter, meat types were used in this article.

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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 Iron +213.8%
Contains more Magnesium +446.7%
Contains more Potassium +284.9%
Contains less Sodium -73%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Copper +166%
Contains more Manganese +1435.6%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Selenium +1150%
Equal in Phosphorus - 206
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 30% 41% 11% 89% 14% 143% 33% 33% 6% 69%
Contains more Iron +213.8%
Contains more Magnesium +446.7%
Contains more Potassium +284.9%
Contains less Sodium -73%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Copper +166%
Contains more Manganese +1435.6%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Selenium +1150%
Equal in Phosphorus - 206

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +165.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.2%
Contains more Folate +1450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.31
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 0% 4% 0% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 39% 5% 197% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +165.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.2%
Contains more Folate +1450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.31

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +29.7%
Contains more Carbs +663.5%
Contains more Fats +44.7%
Contains more Water +62.7%
Contains more Other +44%
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
10% 26% 4% 56% 4%
Protein: 10.26 g
Fats: 25.76 g
Carbs: 4.17 g
Water: 56.31 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more Protein +29.7%
Contains more Carbs +663.5%
Contains more Fats +44.7%
Contains more Water +62.7%
Contains more Other +44%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.404
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
33% 49% 19%
Saturated Fat: 7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.404 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.404

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Hot dog Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 4.17g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 10.26g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 25.76g Hot dog
Carbs 31.84g 4.17g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 290kcal Falafel
Calcium 54mg 99mg Hot dog
Iron 3.42mg 1.09mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 15mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 206mg Hot dog
Potassium 585mg 152mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 1090mg Falafel
Zinc 1.5mg 1.2mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.097mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.045mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 12.5µg Hot dog
Vitamin A 13IU 0IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Falafel
Vitamin E 0.19mg Hot dog
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.055mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.121mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 2.665mg Hot dog
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.31mg Hot dog
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.166mg Hot dog
Folate 93µg 6µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.57µg Hot dog
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.111mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.474mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.53mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.907mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.963mg Hot dog
Methionine 0.187mg 0.291mg Hot dog
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.445mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.555mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.331mg Falafel
Cholesterol 0mg 77mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 7.666g Falafel
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 11.386g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 4.404g Hot dog

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Hot dog
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
29%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 796mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.283g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/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.