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Falafel vs. Marble cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Falafel and Marble cake

  • Falafel is higher in Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Folate, Copper, Potassium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6, yet Marble cake is higher in Phosphorus.
  • Falafel covers your daily Manganese needs 24% more than Marble cake.
  • Falafel contains 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Marble cake. While Falafel contains 0.125mg of Vitamin B6, Marble cake contains only 0.025mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Falafel is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix.

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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 Iron +111.1%
Contains more Magnesium +355.6%
Contains more Potassium +375.6%
Contains less Sodium -43.4%
Contains more Zinc +328.6%
Contains more Copper +91.1%
Contains more Manganese +397.1%
Contains more Calcium +40.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.2%
Contains more Selenium +160%
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 23% 61% 13% 118% 11% 68% 10% 45% 19% 15%
Contains more Iron +111.1%
Contains more Magnesium +355.6%
Contains more Potassium +375.6%
Contains less Sodium -43.4%
Contains more Zinc +328.6%
Contains more Copper +91.1%
Contains more Manganese +397.1%
Contains more Calcium +40.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.2%
Contains more Selenium +160%

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 +550%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +204.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Folate +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.1%
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 1% 17% 0% 0% 46% 30% 29% 6% 6% 27% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +550%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +204.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Folate +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +291.5%
Contains more Fats +52.1%
Contains more Water +1016.8%
Contains more Carbs +149.7%
Equal in Other - 2.3
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
3% 12% 80% 3% 2%
Protein: 3.4 g
Fats: 11.7 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Water: 3.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Protein +291.5%
Contains more Fats +52.1%
Contains more Water +1016.8%
Contains more Carbs +149.7%
Equal in Other - 2.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +114.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.45
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.779
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
22% 43% 34%
Saturated Fat: 2.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.779 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +114.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.45
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.779

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Marble cake Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 76.6g Marble cake
Protein 13.31g 3.4g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 11.7g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 79.5g Marble cake
Calories 333kcal 416kcal Marble cake
Sugar 35.71g Falafel
Fiber 2.9g Marble cake
Calcium 54mg 76mg Marble cake
Iron 3.42mg 1.62mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 18mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 275mg Marble cake
Potassium 585mg 123mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 519mg Falafel
Zinc 1.5mg 0.35mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.135mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.139mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 2.6µg Marble cake
Vitamin A 13IU 2IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.85mg Marble cake
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.181mg Marble cake
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.13mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 1.546mg Marble cake
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.096mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.025mg Falafel
Folate 93µg 36µg Falafel
Vitamin K 2.8µg Marble cake
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.049mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.105mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.127mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.22mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.133mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.049mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.158mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.164mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.065mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 2.45g Falafel
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 4.75g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 3.779g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Marble cake
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
14%
Marble cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
38%
Marble cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Marble cake
Marble cake is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 225mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.067g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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

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.