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Falafel vs. Millet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Falafel and Millet

  • The amount of Iron, Folate, Manganese, Potassium, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2 in Falafel is higher than in Millet.
  • Falafel covers your daily Iron needs 35% more than Millet.
  • Millet has 147 times less Sodium than Falafel. Falafel has 294mg of Sodium, while Millet has 2mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Falafel, home-prepared and Millet, cooked.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 59% 16% 52% 128% 86% 41% 82% 38% 90% 5.5%
Millet
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 0.9% 5.5% 24% 54% 25% 43% 0.26% 35% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +86.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +843.5%
Contains more IronIron +442.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +60.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +92%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +154%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
~equal in Selenium ~0.9µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.3% 0.78% 0% 0% 37% 38% 20% 18% 29% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Millet
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.18% 0.4% 0% 27% 19% 25% 10% 25% 0% 0.75% 14% 6.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +389.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Millet
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4% 24% 71%
Protein: 3.51 g
Fats: 1 g
Carbs: 23.67 g
Water: 71.41 g
Other: 0.41 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +279.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1680%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.5%
Contains more OtherOther +492.7%
Contains more WaterWater +106.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.16 g
Millet
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20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.172 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +5427.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +718.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Millet Opinion
Calories 333kcal 119kcal Falafel
Protein 13.31g 3.51g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 1g Falafel
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Falafel
Net carbs 31.84g 22.37g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 23.67g Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 44mg Falafel
Calcium 54mg 3mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 62mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 0.63mg Falafel
Sugar 0.13g Falafel
Fiber 1.3g Millet
Copper 0.258mg 0.161mg Falafel
Zinc 1.5mg 0.91mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 100mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 2mg Millet
Vitamin A 13IU 3IU Falafel
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Falafel
Vitamin E 0.02mg Millet
Manganese 0.691mg 0.272mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 0.9µg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.106mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.082mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 1.33mg Millet
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.171mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.108mg Falafel
Vitamin K 0.3µg Millet
Folate 93µg 19µg Falafel
Choline 11.2mg Millet
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.172g Millet
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.184g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.508g Falafel
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.038mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.113mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.148mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.446mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.067mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.07mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.185mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.184mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.075mg Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel Millet
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
17%
Falafel
10%
Millet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
22%
Millet

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet
Millet contains less Sodium (difference - 292mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Millet
Millet is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.211g)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet
Millet is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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. Millet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168871/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.