Falafel vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are falafel and lentil different?
- Falafel is richer in magnesium, manganese, vitamin B2, potassium, and monounsaturated fat, while lentil is higher in folate and vitamin B5.
- Lentil covers your daily need for folate, 22% more than falafel.
- Falafel contains 159 times more monounsaturated fat than lentil. Falafel contains 10.171g of monounsaturated fat, while lentil contains 0.064g.
- Lentil is lower in sodium.
Falafel, home-prepared and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +127.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +184.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +39.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +180% |
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 | +127.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +118.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +42.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +94.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4584.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +58.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +192.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +101.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15792.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2277.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 7.9g | 32% | |
| Fats | 17.8g | 0.38g | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 0.175g | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 0.064g | 25% |
| Folate | 93µg | 181µg | 22% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 2mg | 13% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 116kcal | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 0.053g | 11% |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 36mg | 11% |
| Protein | 13.31g | 9.02g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 0.494mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.638mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.073mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 369mg | 6% |
| Choline | 32.7mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 54mg | 19mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.178mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 20.13g | 4% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 2.8µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.169mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 180mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 1.27mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.251mg | 1% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 3.33mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 1.5mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 12.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.8g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 1.06mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 0.654mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 0.448mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 292mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $2.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)