Falafel vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between falafel and mars
- The amount of iron in falafel is higher than in mars.
- Mars covers your daily saturated fat needs 46% more than falafel.
- Mars has 4 times less iron than falafel. Falafel has 3.42mg of iron, while mars has 0.86mg.
- Mars contains less sodium.
- Mars has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mars is 62, while the glycemic index of falafel is 33.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Falafel, home-prepared and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +297.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -53.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +211% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1936.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +127.4% |
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Fats
~19.32g
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Other
~2.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 11.651g | 42% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 0.86mg | 32% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 30% | |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 28% | |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 27% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 25% | |
| Folate | 93µg | 23% | |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 20% | |
| Protein | 13.31g | 4.28g | 18% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 17% | |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 14% | |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 72.4g | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 10% | |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% | |
| Calories | 333kcal | 475kcal | 7% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 136mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 54mg | 90mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 2% | |
| Fats | 17.8g | 19.32g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 70.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 58.94g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.131g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 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?
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 158mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mars is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.268g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Falafel is relatively richer in vitamins