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Falafel vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Falafel and Italian sausage raw

  • Falafel is richer in Iron, Manganese, Folate, and Copper, yet Italian sausage raw is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Italian sausage raw is 44% higher.
  • Falafel contains 12 times more Manganese than Italian sausage raw. Falafel contains 0.691mg of Manganese, while Italian sausage raw contains 0.058mg.
  • Falafel contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and Sausage, Italian, pork, raw.

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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 +200%
Contains more Iron +189.8%
Contains more Magnesium +485.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.2%
Contains more Potassium +131.2%
Contains less Sodium -59.8%
Contains more Copper +222.5%
Contains more Manganese +1091.4%
Contains more Zinc +19.3%
Contains more Selenium +2380%
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 6% 45% 10% 61% 23% 96% 49% 27% 8% 136%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +189.8%
Contains more Magnesium +485.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.2%
Contains more Potassium +131.2%
Contains less Sodium -59.8%
Contains more Copper +222.5%
Contains more Manganese +1091.4%
Contains more Zinc +19.3%
Contains more Selenium +2380%

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 Folate +1062.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +289%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +211.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.168
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% 0% 0% 7% 142% 39% 61% 31% 70% 6% 114% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +1062.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +289%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +211.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.168

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +4798.5%
Contains more Fats +76%
Contains more Water +47.5%
Contains more Other +10.7%
Equal in Protein - 14.25
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% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Contains more Carbs +4798.5%
Contains more Fats +76%
Contains more Water +47.5%
Contains more Other +10.7%
Equal in Protein - 14.25

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.03
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
38% 48% 14%
Saturated Fat: 11.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.03 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.03

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Italian sausage raw Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 0.65g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 14.25g Italian sausage raw
Fats 17.8g 31.33g Italian sausage raw
Carbs 31.84g 0.65g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 346kcal Italian sausage raw
Calcium 54mg 18mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 1.18mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 14mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 142mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 253mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 731mg Falafel
Zinc 1.5mg 1.79mg Italian sausage raw
Copper 0.258mg 0.08mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.058mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 24.8µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin A 13IU 0IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Falafel
Vitamin C 1.6mg 2mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.568mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.168mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 3.25mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.51mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.3mg Italian sausage raw
Folate 93µg 8µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.91µg Italian sausage raw
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.114mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.563mg Italian sausage raw
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.52mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.956mg Italian sausage raw
Lysine 0.856mg 1.083mg Italian sausage raw
Methionine 0.187mg 0.346mg Italian sausage raw
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.477mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.572mg Italian sausage raw
Histidine 0.364mg 0.411mg Italian sausage raw
Cholesterol 0mg 76mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 11.27g Falafel
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 14.34g Italian sausage raw
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 4.03g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel Italian sausage 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
39%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 437mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.887g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.