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Falafel vs. Marrow-stem Kale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Falafel and Marrow-stem Kale different?

  • Falafel is higher in Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, and Zinc, however, Marrow-stem Kale is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Marrow-stem Kale is 37% higher.
  • Falafel contains 43 times more Saturated Fat than Marrow-stem Kale. While Falafel contains 2.383g of Saturated Fat, Marrow-stem Kale contains only 0.055g.

Falafel, home-prepared and Collards, raw are the varieties 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 Iron +627.7%
Contains more Magnesium +203.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +668%
Contains more Potassium +174.6%
Contains more Zinc +614.3%
Contains more Copper +460.9%
Contains more Calcium +329.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Selenium +30%
Equal in Manganese - 0.658
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 70% 18% 20% 11% 19% 3% 6% 16% 86% 8%
Contains more Iron +627.7%
Contains more Magnesium +203.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +668%
Contains more Potassium +174.6%
Contains more Zinc +614.3%
Contains more Copper +460.9%
Contains more Calcium +329.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.2%
Contains more Selenium +30%
Equal in Manganese - 0.658

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 B1 +170.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +38507.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32%
Contains more Folate +38.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.267
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 302% 46% 0% 118% 14% 30% 14% 17% 39% 97% 0% 1093%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +38507.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32%
Contains more Folate +38.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.267

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +340.7%
Contains more Fats +2818%
Contains more Carbs +487.5%
Contains more Other +82.7%
Contains more Water +158.9%
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% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 0.61 g
Carbs: 5.42 g
Water: 89.62 g
Other: 1.33 g
Contains more Protein +340.7%
Contains more Fats +2818%
Contains more Carbs +487.5%
Contains more Other +82.7%
Contains more Water +158.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33803.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1969.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
19% 10% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.055 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.201 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33803.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1969.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Marrow-stem Kale Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 1.42g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 3.02g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 0.61g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 5.42g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 32kcal Falafel
Sugar 0.46g Falafel
Fiber 4g Marrow-stem Kale
Calcium 54mg 232mg Marrow-stem Kale
Iron 3.42mg 0.47mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 27mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 25mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 213mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 17mg Marrow-stem Kale
Zinc 1.5mg 0.21mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.046mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.658mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 1.3µg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin A 13IU 5019IU Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 251µg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin E 2.26mg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin C 1.6mg 35.3mg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.054mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.13mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.742mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.267mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.165mg Marrow-stem Kale
Folate 93µg 129µg Marrow-stem Kale
Vitamin K 437.1µg Marrow-stem Kale
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.031mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.086mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.1mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.151mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.117mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.033mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.087mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.12mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.047mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.055g Marrow-stem Kale
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.03g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.201g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Marrow-stem Kale
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
147%
Marrow-stem Kale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
25%
Marrow-stem Kale

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale contains less Sodium (difference - 277mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.328g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Marrow-stem Kale
Marrow-stem Kale is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Marrow-stem Kale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170406/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.