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Falafel vs. Mothbeans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Falafel and Mothbeans?

  • Falafel is higher in Vitamin B2, Copper, Zinc, Potassium, Manganese, and Phosphorus, however, Mothbeans is richer in Folate, and Magnesium.
  • Mothbeans's daily need coverage for Folate is 13% more.
  • Mothbeans contains 29 times less Sodium than Falafel. Falafel contains 294mg of Sodium, while Mothbeans contains 10mg.

We used Falafel, home-prepared and Mothbeans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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.
Falafel
Falafel
7
:
3
Mothbeans
Mothbeans
Contains more Calcium +1700%
Contains more Phosphorus +28%
Contains more Potassium +92.4%
Contains more Zinc +154.2%
Contains more Copper +57.3%
Contains more Manganese +31.1%
Contains more Magnesium +26.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Selenium +180%
Equal in Iron - 3.14
Falafel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Mothbeans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 118% 75% 65% 27% 2% 17% 55% 69% 16%
Contains more Calcium +1700%
Contains more Phosphorus +28%
Contains more Potassium +92.4%
Contains more Zinc +154.2%
Contains more Copper +57.3%
Contains more Manganese +31.1%
Contains more Magnesium +26.8%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Selenium +180%
Equal in Iron - 3.14

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.
Falafel
Falafel
6
:
2
Mothbeans
Mothbeans
Contains more Vitamin A +30%
Contains more Vitamin C +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +621.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.9%
Contains more Folate +53.8%
Falafel
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%
Mothbeans
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% 4% 31% 6% 13% 24% 22% 108% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +30%
Contains more Vitamin C +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +621.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.9%
Contains more Folate +53.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Falafel
Falafel
4
:
1
Mothbeans
Mothbeans
Contains more Protein +70.4%
Contains more Fats +3136.4%
Contains more Carbs +51.9%
Contains more Other +67.6%
Contains more Water +100%
Falafel
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
Mothbeans
8% 21% 69%
Protein: 7.81 g
Fats: 0.55 g
Carbs: 20.96 g
Water: 69.23 g
Other: 1.45 g
Contains more Protein +70.4%
Contains more Fats +3136.4%
Contains more Carbs +51.9%
Contains more Other +67.6%
Contains more Water +100%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Falafel
Falafel
2
:
1
Mothbeans
Mothbeans
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23015.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1525%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%
Falafel
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Mothbeans
29% 10% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.124 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.256 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23015.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1525%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Mothbeans Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 20.96g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 7.81g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 0.55g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 20.96g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 117kcal Falafel
Calcium 54mg 3mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 3.14mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 104mg Mothbeans
Phosphorus 192mg 150mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 304mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 10mg Mothbeans
Zinc 1.5mg 0.59mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.164mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.527mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 2.8µg Mothbeans
Vitamin A 13IU 10IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin C 1.6mg 1mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.124mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.023mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.668mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.391mg Mothbeans
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.093mg Falafel
Folate 93µg 143µg Mothbeans
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.05mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.388mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.525mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.425mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.075mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.35mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.25mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.263mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.124g Mothbeans
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.044g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.256g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel Mothbeans
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
17%
Mothbeans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
44%
Mothbeans

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans contains less Sodium (difference - 284mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.259g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is cheaper (difference - $4)
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)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Mothbeans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172426/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.