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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 of 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 Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +144.3%
Contains more Magnesium +645.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.9%
Contains more Potassium +258.9%
Contains less Sodium -76.4%
Contains more Copper +330%
Contains more Manganese +2203.3%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Selenium +2160%
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 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +144.3%
Contains more Magnesium +645.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +97.9%
Contains more Potassium +258.9%
Contains less Sodium -76.4%
Contains more Copper +330%
Contains more Manganese +2203.3%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.7%
Contains more Folate +3000%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92068.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +156%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.13
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% 5% 30% 0% 30% 35308% 51% 27% 30% 3% 185% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.7%
Contains more Folate +3000%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92068.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +156%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.13

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +943.9%
Contains more Protein +23%
Contains more Fats +42.6%
Contains more Water +51.1%
Contains more Other +18.9%
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
16% 25% 3% 52% 3%
Protein: 16.37 g
Fats: 25.39 g
Carbs: 3.05 g
Water: 52.3 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more Carbs +943.9%
Contains more Protein +23%
Contains more Fats +42.6%
Contains more Water +51.1%
Contains more Other +18.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.9%
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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.
Falafel Mortadella
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Mortadella Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 3.05g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 16.37g Mortadella
Fats 17.8g 25.39g Mortadella
Carbs 31.84g 3.05g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 311kcal Falafel
Calcium 54mg 18mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 1.4mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 11mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 97mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 163mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 1246mg Falafel
Zinc 1.5mg 2.1mg Mortadella
Copper 0.258mg 0.06mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.03mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 22.6µg Mortadella
Vitamin A 13IU 0IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Falafel
Vitamin E 0.22mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 0IU 41IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.119mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 2.673mg Mortadella
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.44mg Mortadella
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.13mg Mortadella
Folate 93µg 3µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.48µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 1.6µg Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.152mg Mortadella
Threonine 0.492mg 0.633mg Mortadella
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.708mg Mortadella
Leucine 0.944mg 1.213mg Mortadella
Lysine 0.856mg 1.262mg Mortadella
Methionine 0.187mg 0.394mg Mortadella
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.598mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.735mg Mortadella
Histidine 0.364mg 0.52mg Mortadella
Cholesterol 0mg 56mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 9.51g Falafel
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 11.38g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 3.12g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel Mortadella
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
2972%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mortadella
Mortadella is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 952mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.127g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals

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. Mortadella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174573/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.