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Falafel vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Falafel and Minestrone different?

  • Falafel is higher than Minestrone in Iron, Phosphorus, Manganese, Copper, Folate, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Falafel covers your daily need of Iron 38% more than Minestrone.
  • Falafel contains 27 times more Magnesium than Minestrone. Falafel contains 82mg of Magnesium, while Minestrone contains 3mg.
  • Minestrone is lower in Saturated Fat.

Falafel, home-prepared and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water types were 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 +285.7%
Contains more Iron +800%
Contains more Magnesium +2633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +734.8%
Contains more Potassium +350%
Contains more Zinc +383.9%
Contains more Copper +405.9%
Contains more Manganese +354.6%
Contains less Sodium -13.6%
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 5% 15% 3% 10% 12% 34% 9% 17% 20% 0%
Contains more Calcium +285.7%
Contains more Iron +800%
Contains more Magnesium +2633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +734.8%
Contains more Potassium +350%
Contains more Zinc +383.9%
Contains more Copper +405.9%
Contains more Manganese +354.6%
Contains less Sodium -13.6%

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 C +220%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +563.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +822.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +167%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +204.9%
Contains more Folate +520%
Contains more Vitamin A +7361.5%
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 59% 0% 0% 2% 6% 5% 8% 9% 10% 12% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +220%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +563.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +822.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +167%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +204.9%
Contains more Folate +520%
Contains more Vitamin A +7361.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +652%
Contains more Fats +1611.5%
Contains more Carbs +583.3%
Contains more Other +102.5%
Contains more Water +163.8%
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
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +652%
Contains more Fats +1611.5%
Contains more Carbs +583.3%
Contains more Other +102.5%
Contains more Water +163.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3407.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +804.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.3%
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3407.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +804.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Minestrone Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 4.26g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 1.77g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 1.04g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 4.66g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 34kcal Falafel
Fiber 0.4g Minestrone
Calcium 54mg 14mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 0.38mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 3mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 23mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 130mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 254mg Minestrone
Zinc 1.5mg 0.31mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.051mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.152mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg Falafel
Vitamin A 13IU 970IU Minestrone
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 49µg Minestrone
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0.5mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.022mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.018mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.391mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.14mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.041mg Falafel
Folate 93µg 15µg Falafel
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.013mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.043mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.054mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.098mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.076mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.018mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.064mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.074mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.03mg Falafel
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.23g Minestrone
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.29g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.46g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Minestrone
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
9%
Minestrone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
12%
Minestrone

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.153g)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.