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Falafel vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Falafel and Oysters?

  • Falafel is higher in Folate, Potassium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1, however, Oysters is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Copper, Iron, and Selenium.
  • Oysters's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 729% more.
  • Oysters contains 7 times less Folate than Falafel. Falafel contains 93µg of Folate, while Oysters contains 14µg.

We used Falafel, home-prepared and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat types 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 Magnesium +134.3%
Contains more Potassium +320.9%
Contains more Manganese +16.9%
Contains more Calcium +114.8%
Contains more Iron +169.3%
Contains less Sodium -43.5%
Contains more Zinc +5140%
Contains more Copper +2112%
Contains more Selenium +3850%
Equal in Phosphorus - 194
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 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Contains more Magnesium +134.3%
Contains more Potassium +320.9%
Contains more Manganese +16.9%
Contains more Calcium +114.8%
Contains more Iron +169.3%
Contains less Sodium -43.5%
Contains more Zinc +5140%
Contains more Copper +2112%
Contains more Selenium +3850%
Equal in Phosphorus - 194

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +305.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +104.9%
Contains more Folate +564.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +576.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.18
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% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +305.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +104.9%
Contains more Folate +564.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +576.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.18

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +16.5%
Contains more Fats +420.5%
Contains more Carbs +484.2%
Contains more Other +59.9%
Contains more Water +125.9%
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% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Protein +16.5%
Contains more Fats +420.5%
Contains more Carbs +484.2%
Contains more Other +59.9%
Contains more Water +125.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1910.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +293.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.2%
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1910.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +293.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Oysters Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 5.45g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 11.42g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 3.42g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 5.45g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 102kcal Falafel
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g Falafel
Calcium 54mg 116mg Oysters
Iron 3.42mg 9.21mg Oysters
Magnesium 82mg 35mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 194mg Oysters
Potassium 585mg 139mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 166mg Oysters
Zinc 1.5mg 78.6mg Oysters
Copper 0.258mg 5.707mg Oysters
Manganese 0.691mg 0.591mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 39.5µg Oysters
Vitamin A 13IU 88IU Oysters
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 26µg Oysters
Vitamin E 1.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Oysters
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.036mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.18mg Oysters
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 1.85mg Oysters
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.447mg Oysters
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.061mg Falafel
Folate 93µg 14µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 0µg 17.5µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.138mg Oysters
Threonine 0.492mg 0.046mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.459mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.716mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.762mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.257mg Oysters
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.413mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.523mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.22mg Falafel
Cholesterol 0mg 79mg Falafel
Trans Fat 0g 0.068g Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.948g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.506g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 1.056g Falafel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Oysters
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
197%
Oysters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
486%
Oysters

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Oysters
Oysters contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.435g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Oysters
Oysters is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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