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Falafel vs. Nori — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Falafel and Nori

  • Falafel is richer in Iron, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, yet Nori is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Nori is 42% higher.
  • Falafel contains 41 times more Magnesium than Nori. Falafel contains 82mg of Magnesium, while Nori contains 2mg.
  • Nori contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and Seaweed, laver, raw.

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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.
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Nori
Contains more Iron +90%
Contains more Magnesium +4000%
Contains more Phosphorus +231%
Contains more Potassium +64.3%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
Contains more Calcium +29.6%
Contains less Sodium -83.7%
Contains more Manganese +43%
Equal in Copper - 0.264
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 22% 68% 2% 25% 32% 7% 29% 88% 129% 4%
Contains more Iron +90%
Contains more Magnesium +4000%
Contains more Phosphorus +231%
Contains more Potassium +64.3%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
Contains more Calcium +29.6%
Contains less Sodium -83.7%
Contains more Manganese +43%
Equal in Copper - 0.264

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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Nori
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49%
Contains more Vitamin A +39915.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +2337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +168.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.2%
Contains more Folate +57%
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 313% 20% 0% 130% 25% 103% 28% 32% 37% 110% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49%
Contains more Vitamin A +39915.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +2337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +168.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.2%
Contains more Folate +57%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Nori
Contains more Protein +129.1%
Contains more Fats +6257.1%
Contains more Carbs +523.1%
Contains more Water +145.6%
Contains more Other +55.1%
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
6% 5% 85% 4%
Protein: 5.81 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 5.11 g
Water: 85.03 g
Other: 3.77 g
Contains more Protein +129.1%
Contains more Fats +6257.1%
Contains more Carbs +523.1%
Contains more Water +145.6%
Contains more Other +55.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Nori
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40584%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3681.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
31% 13% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40584%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3681.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Nori Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 4.81g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 5.81g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 0.28g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 5.11g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 35kcal Falafel
Sugar 0.49g Falafel
Fiber 0.3g Nori
Calcium 54mg 70mg Nori
Iron 3.42mg 1.8mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 2mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 58mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 356mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 48mg Nori
Zinc 1.5mg 1.05mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.264mg Nori
Manganese 0.691mg 0.988mg Nori
Selenium 1µg 0.7µg Falafel
Vitamin A 13IU 5202IU Nori
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 260µg Nori
Vitamin E 1mg Nori
Vitamin C 1.6mg 39mg Nori
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.098mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.446mg Nori
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 1.47mg Nori
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.521mg Nori
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.159mg Nori
Folate 93µg 146µg Nori
Vitamin K 4µg Nori
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.043mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.232mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.259mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.501mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.222mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.145mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.273mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.402mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.14mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.061g Nori
Omega-3 - EPA 0.08g Nori
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.025g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.11g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel Nori
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
67%
Nori
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
40%
Nori

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nori
Nori contains less Sodium (difference - 246mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nori
Nori is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.322g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Nori
Nori is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nori
Nori is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
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. Nori - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168458/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.