Falafel vs. Papadum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are falafel and papadum different?
- Papadum is higher than falafel in copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, folate, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B5.
- Papadum covers your daily need for copper, 82% more than falafel.
- Falafel is lower in sodium.
- Papadum has a higher glycemic index (46) than falafel (33).
Falafel, home-prepared and Papad types were 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 less SodiumSodium | -83.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +230.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +164.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +70.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +128.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +286.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +126.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +126% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +730% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +89.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +55.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +214% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +128% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +135.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +447.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +892% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +92% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +88% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +222.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1811.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +262.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.5% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.998mg | 82% |
| Fiber | 18.6g | 74% | |
| Sodium | 294mg | 1745mg | 63% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 7.8mg | 55% |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 271mg | 45% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 1.562mg | 38% |
| Folate | 93µg | 219µg | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 385mg | 28% |
| Protein | 13.31g | 25.56g | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 0.532g | 24% |
| Fats | 17.8g | 3.25g | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 1.148g | 20% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 3.4mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 8.3µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.917mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.285mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 1000mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.277mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 143mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 59.87g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.258mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 1.084g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 1.472mg | 3% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 371kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 13µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 41.27g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Choline | 0.4mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.266mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.886mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 1.303mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 2.115mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 1.695mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.372mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 1.491mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 1.434mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.715mg | 0% |
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
17%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
168%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Papadum is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.299g)
Which food is cheaper?
Papadum is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Papadum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Papadum is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 1451mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)