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Falafel vs. Corn raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Falafel and Corn raw

  • Falafel is higher than Corn raw in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Folate, Magnesium, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Falafel covers your daily Iron needs 36% more than Corn raw.
  • Falafel contains 20 times more Sodium than Corn raw. While Falafel contains 294mg of Sodium, Corn raw contains only 15mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and Corn, sweet, yellow, 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 +2600%
Contains more Iron +557.7%
Contains more Magnesium +121.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.7%
Contains more Potassium +116.7%
Contains more Zinc +226.1%
Contains more Copper +377.8%
Contains more Manganese +323.9%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
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 1% 20% 27% 39% 24% 2% 13% 18% 22% 4%
Contains more Calcium +2600%
Contains more Iron +557.7%
Contains more Magnesium +121.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.7%
Contains more Potassium +116.7%
Contains more Zinc +226.1%
Contains more Copper +377.8%
Contains more Manganese +323.9%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%

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 B2 +201.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.4%
Contains more Folate +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +1338.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +325%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +145.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.155
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 12% 2% 0% 23% 39% 13% 34% 44% 22% 32% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +201.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.4%
Contains more Folate +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +1338.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +325%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +145.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.155

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +307%
Contains more Fats +1218.5%
Contains more Carbs +70.3%
Contains more Other +285.7%
Contains more Water +119.7%
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
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more Protein +307%
Contains more Fats +1218.5%
Contains more Carbs +70.3%
Contains more Other +285.7%
Contains more Water +119.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2254.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +754.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
26% 35% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.487 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2254.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +754.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Corn raw Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 16.7g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 3.27g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 1.35g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 18.7g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 86kcal Falafel
Starch 5.7g Corn raw
Fructose 1.94g Corn raw
Sugar 6.26g Falafel
Fiber 2g Corn raw
Calcium 54mg 2mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 0.52mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 37mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 89mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 270mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 15mg Corn raw
Zinc 1.5mg 0.46mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.054mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.163mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 0.6µg Falafel
Vitamin A 13IU 187IU Corn raw
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 9µg Corn raw
Vitamin E 0.07mg Corn raw
Vitamin C 1.6mg 6.8mg Corn raw
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.155mg Corn raw
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.055mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 1.77mg Corn raw
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.717mg Corn raw
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.093mg Falafel
Folate 93µg 42µg Falafel
Vitamin K 0.3µg Corn raw
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.023mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.129mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.129mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.348mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.137mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.067mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.15mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.185mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.089mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.325g Corn raw
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.432g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.487g Falafel
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g Corn raw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g Corn raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel Corn 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
18%
Corn raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
17%
Corn raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn raw
Corn raw contains less Sodium (difference - 279mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.058g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn raw
Corn raw is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn raw
Corn raw 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. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/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.