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Falafel vs. Miso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Falafel and Miso

  • Falafel has more Folate, Iron, Potassium, and Magnesium, however, Miso is richer in Copper, Selenium, Zinc, and Manganese.
  • Miso covers your daily Sodium needs 149% more than Falafel.
  • Miso has 5 times less Folate than Falafel. Falafel has 93µg of Folate, while Miso has 19µg.
  • Miso contains less Saturated Fat.

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

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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.
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Miso
Contains more Iron +37.3%
Contains more Magnesium +70.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.8%
Contains more Potassium +178.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Zinc +70.7%
Contains more Copper +62.8%
Contains more Manganese +24.3%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Equal in Calcium - 57
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 18% 94% 35% 69% 19% 487% 70% 140% 113% 39%
Contains more Iron +37.3%
Contains more Magnesium +70.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.8%
Contains more Potassium +178.6%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Zinc +70.7%
Contains more Copper +62.8%
Contains more Manganese +24.3%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Equal in Calcium - 57

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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Miso
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.2%
Contains more Folate +389.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +569.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.2%
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 6% 1% 0% 0% 25% 54% 17% 21% 46% 15% 10% 74%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.2%
Contains more Folate +389.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +569.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Miso
Contains more Fats +196.2%
Contains more Carbs +25.5%
Contains more Water +24.3%
Contains more Other +427.2%
Equal in Protein - 12.79
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
13% 6% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 12.79 g
Fats: 6.01 g
Carbs: 25.37 g
Water: 43.02 g
Other: 12.81 g
Contains more Fats +196.2%
Contains more Carbs +25.5%
Contains more Water +24.3%
Contains more Other +427.2%
Equal in Protein - 12.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Miso
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +809.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57%
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
20% 22% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.884 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +809.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Miso Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 19.97g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 12.79g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 6.01g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 25.37g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 198kcal Falafel
Fructose 6g Miso
Sugar 6.2g Falafel
Fiber 5.4g Miso
Calcium 54mg 57mg Miso
Iron 3.42mg 2.49mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 48mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 159mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 210mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 3728mg Falafel
Zinc 1.5mg 2.56mg Miso
Copper 0.258mg 0.42mg Miso
Manganese 0.691mg 0.859mg Miso
Selenium 1µg 7µg Miso
Vitamin A 13IU 87IU Miso
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 4µg Miso
Vitamin E 0.01mg Miso
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.098mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.233mg Miso
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.906mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.337mg Miso
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.199mg Miso
Folate 93µg 19µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Miso
Vitamin K 29.3µg Miso
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.155mg Miso
Threonine 0.492mg 0.479mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.508mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.82mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.478mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.129mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.486mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.547mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.243mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 1.025g Miso
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 1.118g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 2.884g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel Miso
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
22%
Miso
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
108%
Miso

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Miso
Miso is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.358g)
Which food is cheaper?
Miso
Miso is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 3434mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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.
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. Miso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172442/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.