Falafel vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between falafel and muffin
- Falafel has more iron, copper, magnesium, potassium, folate, manganese, and zinc; however, muffin has more selenium and vitamin B12.
- Falafel's daily need coverage for iron is 27% more.
- Falafel has 8 times more magnesium than muffin. Falafel has 82mg of magnesium, while muffin has 10mg.
- Muffin has a higher glycemic index than falafel.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Falafel, home-prepared and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).
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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 | +720% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +22.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +383.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +163.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +330% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +305.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +720% |
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 | +77.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +212.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +93.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2000% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +35.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +61% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +196.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +38.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +64.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +66.5% |
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Fats
~16.07g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -16.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +110.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 39.2µg | 33% | |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 1.3mg | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 8.103g | 26% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.06mg | 22% |
| Protein | 13.31g | 4.49g | 18% |
| Choline | 92.5mg | 17% | |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 10mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 121mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 8.2µg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 4.822g | 13% |
| Folate | 93µg | 48µg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 0.449mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.63mg | 11% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 30mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 0.37mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.04mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 146mg | 7% |
| Starch | 16.31g | 7% | |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 53g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.47mg | 4% |
| Fats | 17.8g | 16.07g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 2.844g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.21g | 2% | |
| Calories | 333kcal | 375kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 1.418mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.168mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 21µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 336mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 44mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 51.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 31.47g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.163mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.181mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 0.421mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0.277mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.048g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g | N/A |
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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
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30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.461g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals