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Falafel vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Falafel and Meatball

  • Falafel has more Iron, Magnesium, and Potassium, however, Meatball is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Meatball covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 66% more than Falafel.
  • Meatball has 5 times less Magnesium than Falafel. Falafel has 82mg of Magnesium, while Meatball has 18mg.
  • Falafel contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Falafel, home-prepared and Meatballs, meatless.

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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 +116%
Contains more Iron +58.3%
Contains more Magnesium +355.6%
Contains more Potassium +225%
Contains less Sodium -46.5%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.2%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Copper +173.6%
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 8% 81% 13% 148% 16% 72% 50% 236% 0% 5%
Contains more Calcium +116%
Contains more Iron +58.3%
Contains more Magnesium +355.6%
Contains more Potassium +225%
Contains less Sodium -46.5%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.2%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Copper +173.6%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +542.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 0% 35% 0% 0% 235% 50% 47% 30% 47% 59% 188% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +542.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +97.8%
Contains more Carbs +298%
Contains more Protein +57.8%
Contains more Water +67.5%
Contains more Other +64.6%
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
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more Fats +97.8%
Contains more Carbs +298%
Contains more Protein +57.8%
Contains more Water +67.5%
Contains more Other +64.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +364.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.2%
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.425 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.666 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +364.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 3.4g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 21g Meatball
Fats 17.8g 9g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 8g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 197kcal Falafel
Sugar 1.25g Falafel
Fiber 4.6g Meatball
Calcium 54mg 25mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 2.16mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 18mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 344mg Meatball
Potassium 585mg 180mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 550mg Falafel
Zinc 1.5mg 1.8mg Meatball
Copper 0.258mg 0.706mg Meatball
Manganese 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 0.8µg Falafel
Vitamin A 13IU 0IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Falafel
Vitamin E 1.73mg Meatball
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.938mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.213mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 2.5mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.5mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.2mg Meatball
Folate 93µg 78µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 1.425g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 2.188g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 4.666g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Meatball
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
57%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
63%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.958g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 256mg)
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.

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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.