Falafel vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Falafel and Macadamia different?
- Falafel is higher in Folate, however, Macadamia is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for Manganese from Macadamia is 150% higher.
- Falafel contains 59 times more Sodium than Macadamia. While Falafel contains 294mg of Sodium, Macadamia contains only 5mg.
Falafel, home-prepared and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw are the varieties 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 PotassiumPotassium | +59% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +58.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +57.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +193% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +497.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +260% |
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 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +745.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +718.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +136.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +159.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +120% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +68.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +130.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2445.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +113.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +325.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -80.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +177% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +478.9% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 333kcal | 718kcal |
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| Protein | 13.31g | 7.91g |
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| Fats | 17.8g | 75.77g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 1.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 31.84g | 5.22g |
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| Carbs | 31.84g | 13.82g |
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| Magnesium | 82mg | 130mg |
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| Calcium | 54mg | 85mg |
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| Potassium | 585mg | 368mg |
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| Iron | 3.42mg | 3.69mg |
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| Sugar | 4.57g |
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| Fiber | 8.6g |
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| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.756mg |
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| Zinc | 1.5mg | 1.3mg |
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| Starch | 1.05g |
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| Phosphorus | 192mg | 188mg |
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| Sodium | 294mg | 5mg |
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| Vitamin A | 13IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.54mg |
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| Manganese | 0.691mg | 4.131mg |
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| Selenium | 1µg | 3.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 1.195mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.162mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 2.473mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.758mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.275mg |
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| Folate | 93µg | 11µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.383g | 12.061g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.171g | 58.877g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 1.502g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.067mg |
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| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.37mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0.314mg |
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| Leucine | 0.944mg | 0.602mg |
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| Lysine | 0.856mg | 0.018mg |
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| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.023mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0.665mg |
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| Valine | 0.562mg | 0.363mg |
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| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.195mg |
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| Fructose | 0.07g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Macadamia is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.678g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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