Falafel vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are falafel and mortadella different?
- Falafel is richer in manganese, iron, folate, and copper, while mortadella is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and selenium.
- Mortadella covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 11756% more than falafel.
- Falafel contains 31 times more folate than mortadella. Falafel contains 93µg of folate, while mortadella contains 3µg.
- Falafel is lower in saturated fat.
Falafel, home-prepared and Mortadella, beef, pork 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +645.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +258.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +144.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +330% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +97.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2203.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2160% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +22.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3000% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +92068.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +156% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +50.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.31 g
Fats:
17.8 g
Carbs:
31.84 g
Water:
34.62 g
Other:
2.43 g
Protein:
16.37 g
Fats:
25.39 g
Carbs:
3.05 g
Water:
52.3 g
Other:
2.89 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +943.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +51.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.383 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.16 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.51 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.12 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +33.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 153mg | 11756% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.48µg | 62% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 1246mg | 41% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 22.6µg | 39% |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 9.51g | 32% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 0.03mg | 29% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 1.4mg | 25% |
| Folate | 93µg | 3µg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.06mg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 56mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 11mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 97mg | 14% |
| Choline | 72.2mg | 13% | |
| Fats | 17.8g | 25.39g | 12% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 163mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 2.673mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 3.05g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 3.12g | 7% |
| Protein | 13.31g | 16.37g | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 2.1mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 41IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 18mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 11.38g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.44mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.119mg | 2% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 311kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 3.05g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.633mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0.708mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 1.213mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 1.262mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.394mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0.598mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 0.735mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
2746%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mortadella is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 952mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.127g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals