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Falafel vs. Millet raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Falafel and Millet raw different?

  • Falafel is higher in Potassium, however, Millet raw is richer in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Millet raw is 55% higher.
  • Falafel contains 59 times more Sodium than Millet raw. While Falafel contains 294mg of Sodium, Millet raw contains only 5mg.

Falafel, home-prepared and Millet, 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 Calcium +575%
Contains more Iron +13.6%
Contains more Potassium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +39%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +12%
Contains more Copper +190.7%
Contains more Manganese +136.2%
Contains more Selenium +170%
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 3% 113% 82% 123% 18% 1% 46% 250% 213% 15%
Contains more Calcium +575%
Contains more Iron +13.6%
Contains more Potassium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +39%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Zinc +12%
Contains more Copper +190.7%
Contains more Manganese +136.2%
Contains more Selenium +170%

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 Vitamin B1 +188.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +352.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +207.2%
Equal in Folate - 85
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% 1% 0% 0% 106% 67% 89% 51% 89% 64% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +188.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +352.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +207.2%
Equal in Folate - 85

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +20.8%
Contains more Fats +321.8%
Contains more Water +299.3%
Contains more Carbs +128.8%
Contains more Other +33.3%
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
11% 4% 73% 9% 3%
Protein: 11.02 g
Fats: 4.22 g
Carbs: 72.85 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 3.24 g
Contains more Protein +20.8%
Contains more Fats +321.8%
Contains more Water +299.3%
Contains more Carbs +128.8%
Contains more Other +33.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1215.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.7%
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.773 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1215.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Millet raw Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 64.35g Millet raw
Protein 13.31g 11.02g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 4.22g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 72.85g Millet raw
Calories 333kcal 378kcal Millet raw
Fiber 8.5g Millet raw
Calcium 54mg 8mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 3.01mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 114mg Millet raw
Phosphorus 192mg 285mg Millet raw
Potassium 585mg 195mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 5mg Millet raw
Zinc 1.5mg 1.68mg Millet raw
Copper 0.258mg 0.75mg Millet raw
Manganese 0.691mg 1.632mg Millet raw
Selenium 1µg 2.7µg Millet raw
Vitamin A 13IU 0IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Falafel
Vitamin E 0.05mg Millet raw
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.421mg Millet raw
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.29mg Millet raw
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 4.72mg Millet raw
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.848mg Millet raw
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.384mg Millet raw
Folate 93µg 85µg Falafel
Vitamin K 0.9µg Millet raw
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.119mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.353mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.465mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 1.4mg Millet raw
Lysine 0.856mg 0.212mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.221mg Millet raw
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.58mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.578mg Millet raw
Histidine 0.364mg 0.236mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.723g Millet raw
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.773g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 2.134g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel Millet raw
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
39%
Millet raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
86%
Millet raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet raw
Millet raw contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Millet raw
Millet raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet raw
Millet raw is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Millet raw
Millet raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Millet raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169702/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.