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Falafel vs. Olive — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Falafel and Olive

  • Olive contains less Manganese, Phosphorus, Folate, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Vitamin B6 than Falafel.
  • Falafel's daily need coverage for Manganese is 29% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Falafel is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Falafel, home-prepared and Olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large).

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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
9
:
1
Olive
Olive
Contains more Magnesium +1950%
Contains more Phosphorus +6300%
Contains more Potassium +7212.5%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +581.8%
Contains more Manganese +3355%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
Contains more Calcium +63%
Equal in Iron - 3.3
Equal in Copper - 0.251
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
Falafel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Olive
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 124% 3% 2% 1% 96% 6% 84% 3% 5%
Contains more Magnesium +1950%
Contains more Phosphorus +6300%
Contains more Potassium +7212.5%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +581.8%
Contains more Manganese +3355%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
Contains more Calcium +63%
Equal in Iron - 3.3
Equal in Copper - 0.251
Equal in Selenium - 0.9

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
7
:
3
Olive
Olive
Contains more Vitamin C +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2721.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1846.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1288.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3000%
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%
Olive
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 33% 0% 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 3% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin C +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2721.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1846.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1288.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +3000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Falafel
Falafel
4
:
1
Olive
Olive
Contains more Protein +1484.5%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +408.6%
Contains more Water +131.1%
Equal in Other - 2.23
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
Olive
11% 6% 80% 2%
Protein: 0.84 g
Fats: 10.68 g
Carbs: 6.26 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more Protein +1484.5%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +408.6%
Contains more Water +131.1%
Equal in Other - 2.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Falafel
Falafel
2
:
1
Olive
Olive
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +356.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.6%
Falafel
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Olive
14% 77% 9%
Saturated Fat: 1.415 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.888 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.911 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +356.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Olive Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 3.06g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 0.84g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 10.68g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 6.26g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 115kcal Falafel
Fiber 3.2g Olive
Calcium 54mg 88mg Olive
Iron 3.42mg 3.3mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 4mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 3mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 8mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 735mg Falafel
Zinc 1.5mg 0.22mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.251mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.02mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 0.9µg Falafel
Vitamin A 13IU 403IU Olive
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 20µg Olive
Vitamin E 1.65mg Olive
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0.9mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.003mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.037mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.015mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.009mg Falafel
Folate 93µg 0µg Falafel
Vitamin K 1.4µg Olive
Tryptophan 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.026mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.031mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.05mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.032mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.012mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.029mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.038mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.023mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 1.415g Olive
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 7.888g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.911g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel Olive
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
6%
Olive
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
35%
Olive

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Olive
Olive is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.968g)
Which food is cheaper?
Olive
Olive is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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 - 441mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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 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. Olive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169094/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.