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Falafel vs. Fruit preserves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Falafel and Fruit preserves

  • Falafel is higher than Fruit preserves in Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Folate, Magnesium, Copper, Potassium, and Zinc.
  • Falafel covers your daily Iron needs 37% more than Fruit preserves.
  • Falafel contains 238 times more Saturated Fat than Fruit preserves. While Falafel contains 2.383g of Saturated Fat, Fruit preserves contain only 0.01g.

Food varieties used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and Jams and preserves.

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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 +170%
Contains more Iron +598%
Contains more Magnesium +1950%
Contains more Phosphorus +910.5%
Contains more Potassium +659.7%
Contains more Zinc +2400%
Contains more Copper +158%
Contains more Manganese +1627.5%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Selenium +100%
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% 19% 3% 9% 7% 5% 2% 34% 6% 11%
Contains more Calcium +170%
Contains more Iron +598%
Contains more Magnesium +1950%
Contains more Phosphorus +910.5%
Contains more Potassium +659.7%
Contains more Zinc +2400%
Contains more Copper +158%
Contains more Manganese +1627.5%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Selenium +100%

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 B1 +812.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1360%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +525%
Contains more Folate +745.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +450%
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% 3% 0% 30% 4% 18% 1% 2% 5% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +812.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1360%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +525%
Contains more Folate +745.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +450%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +3497.3%
Contains more Fats +25328.6%
Contains more Water +13.6%
Contains more Other +956.5%
Contains more Carbs +116.3%
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
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +3497.3%
Contains more Fats +25328.6%
Contains more Water +13.6%
Contains more Other +956.5%
Contains more Carbs +116.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26665.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
21% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26665.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Fruit preserves Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 67.76g Fruit preserves
Protein 13.31g 0.37g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 0.07g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 68.86g Fruit preserves
Calories 333kcal 278kcal Falafel
Sugar 48.5g Falafel
Fiber 1.1g Fruit preserves
Calcium 54mg 20mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 0.49mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 4mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 19mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 77mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 32mg Fruit preserves
Zinc 1.5mg 0.06mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.1mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.04mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 2µg Fruit preserves
Vitamin A 13IU 0IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Falafel
Vitamin E 0.12mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin C 1.6mg 8.8mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.016mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.076mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.036mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.02mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.02mg Falafel
Folate 93µg 11µg Falafel
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.008mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.023mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.017mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.037mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.03mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.001mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.021mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.021mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.014mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.01g Fruit preserves
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.038g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Falafel Fruit preserves
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
6%
Fruit preserves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
10%
Fruit preserves

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves contains less Sodium (difference - 262mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.373g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Fruit preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/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.