Falafel vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between falafel and peanuts
- Peanuts are higher than falafel in copper, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B5, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin B6.
- Peanuts cover your daily copper needs 98% more than falafel.
- The amount of saturated fat in falafel is lower.
- The glycemic index of peanuts is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and Peanuts, all types, 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 | +104.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +70.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +343.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +118% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +95.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +179.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +620% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +23% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +338.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1055.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +505.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +178.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +158.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +97.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +432.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +93.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +176.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +140.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +274% |
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 Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.258mg | 1.144mg | 98% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 15.558g | 76% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 12.066mg | 69% |
| Vitamin E | 8.33mg | 56% | |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 1.934mg | 54% |
| Fats | 17.8g | 49.24g | 48% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.64mg | 41% |
| Folate | 93µg | 240µg | 37% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 24.426g | 36% |
| Fiber | 8.5g | 34% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 1.767mg | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 376mg | 26% |
| Protein | 13.31g | 25.8g | 25% |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 168mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 6.279g | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.348mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 3.27mg | 16% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 4.58mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 18mg | 12% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 567kcal | 12% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 7.2µg | 11% |
| Choline | 52.5mg | 10% | |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 16.13g | 5% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 705mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 92mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.135mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 7.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.72g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.883mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 1.672mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 0.926mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.317mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 1.377mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 1.082mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.652mg | 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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75%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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131%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 276mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.896g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)