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Falafel vs. Lobster Raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Falafel and Lobster Raw

  • Falafel is higher in Iron, Manganese, Folate, and Vitamin B2, yet Lobster Raw is higher in Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Zinc.
  • Lobster Raw covers your daily Copper needs 121% more than Falafel.
  • Falafel contains 13 times more Iron than Lobster Raw. While Falafel contains 3.42mg of Iron, Lobster Raw contains only 0.26mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and Crustaceans, lobster, northern, 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.
Falafel
Falafel
6
:
4
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw
Contains more Iron +1215.4%
Contains more Magnesium +115.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.3%
Contains more Potassium +192.5%
Contains less Sodium -30.5%
Contains more Manganese +1133.9%
Contains more Calcium +55.6%
Contains more Zinc +135.3%
Contains more Copper +422.9%
Contains more Selenium +6260%
Falafel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Lobster Raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 10% 28% 69% 18% 56% 97% 450% 8% 347%
Contains more Iron +1215.4%
Contains more Magnesium +115.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.3%
Contains more Potassium +192.5%
Contains less Sodium -30.5%
Contains more Manganese +1133.9%
Contains more Calcium +55.6%
Contains more Zinc +135.3%
Contains more Copper +422.9%
Contains more Selenium +6260%

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.
Falafel
Falafel
6
:
5
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw
Contains more Vitamin A +225%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +630%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1085.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.2%
Contains more Folate +830%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +396.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Falafel
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%
Lobster Raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 18% 0% 0% 5% 4% 30% 87% 24% 8% 157% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +225%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +630%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1085.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.2%
Contains more Folate +830%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +396.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Falafel
Falafel
3
:
2
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw
Contains more Fats +2273.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +36.5%
Contains more Protein +24.1%
Contains more Water +133.8%
Falafel
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
Lobster Raw
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.95 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more Fats +2273.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +36.5%
Contains more Protein +24.1%
Contains more Water +133.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Falafel
Falafel
2
:
1
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4523.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1305.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%
Falafel
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Lobster Raw
26% 32% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.181 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.296 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4523.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1305.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Lobster Raw Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 0g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 16.52g Lobster Raw
Fats 17.8g 0.75g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 0g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 77kcal Falafel
Calcium 54mg 84mg Lobster Raw
Iron 3.42mg 0.26mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 38mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 161mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 200mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 423mg Falafel
Zinc 1.5mg 3.53mg Lobster Raw
Copper 0.258mg 1.349mg Lobster Raw
Manganese 0.691mg 0.056mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 63.6µg Lobster Raw
Vitamin A 13IU 4IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.87mg Lobster Raw
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Lobster Raw
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.02mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.014mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 1.591mg Lobster Raw
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 1.449mg Lobster Raw
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.104mg Falafel
Folate 93µg 10µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.25µg Lobster Raw
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.215mg Lobster Raw
Threonine 0.492mg 0.654mg Lobster Raw
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.723mg Lobster Raw
Leucine 0.944mg 1.197mg Lobster Raw
Lysine 0.856mg 1.24mg Lobster Raw
Methionine 0.187mg 0.413mg Lobster Raw
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.68mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.741mg Lobster Raw
Histidine 0.364mg 0.413mg Lobster Raw
Cholesterol 0mg 127mg Falafel
Trans Fat 0g 0.011g Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.181g Lobster Raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.068g Lobster Raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.102g Lobster Raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Lobster Raw
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.22g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.296g Falafel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Lobster Raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Lobster 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
28%
Lobster Raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
110%
Lobster Raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.202g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Lobster Raw
Lobster Raw is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 129mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Lobster Raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174208/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.