Falafel vs. Patty — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between falafel and patty
- Falafel is higher in manganese, folate, copper, and iron, yet patty is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B3.
- Patty covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 85% more than falafel.
- Falafel contains 41 times more manganese than patty. While falafel contains 0.691mg of manganese, patty contains only 0.017mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in falafel is lower.
- The glycemic index of patty is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and USDA Commodity, beef, patties (100%), frozen, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +355.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +671.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +117.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +77.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +253.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3964.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +174.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1380% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +239.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +268.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +71.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +86.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +104.1% |
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Protein
~14.63g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +48.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +547% |
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 |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.05µg | 85% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 0.017mg | 29% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 14.8µg | 25% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 4.12mg | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 0.643g | 23% |
| Folate | 93µg | 6µg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.073mg | 21% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 1.93mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 6.333g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 53mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 3.846mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 18mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 0g | 11% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 74mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.043mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 269mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 6.861g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 145mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.214mg | 7% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 204kcal | 6% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 7mg | 5% |
| Protein | 13.31g | 14.63g | 3% |
| Fats | 17.8g | 15.69g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.309mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Patty contains less Sodium (difference - 220mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Patty is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Patty is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.95g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.