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Falafel vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Falafel and Pork chop different?

  • Falafel is richer in Iron, Manganese, Folate, and Copper, while Pork chop is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12.
  • Pork chop covers your daily need of Selenium 64% more than Falafel.

Falafel, home-prepared and Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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.
Falafel
Falafel
5
:
5
Pork chop
Pork chop
Contains more Iron +293.1%
Contains more Magnesium +310%
Contains more Potassium +85.7%
Contains more Copper +145.7%
Contains more Manganese +6810%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.5%
Contains less Sodium -74.8%
Contains more Zinc +110%
Contains more Selenium +3540%
Equal in Calcium - 56
Falafel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Pork chop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 33% 15% 104% 28% 10% 86% 35% 2% 199%
Contains more Iron +293.1%
Contains more Magnesium +310%
Contains more Potassium +85.7%
Contains more Copper +145.7%
Contains more Manganese +6810%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.5%
Contains less Sodium -74.8%
Contains more Zinc +110%
Contains more Selenium +3540%
Equal in Calcium - 56

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
2
:
10
Pork chop
Pork chop
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +235.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +659.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +278.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +291.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Pork chop
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 30% 0% 123% 73% 149% 67% 113% 0% 83% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +235.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +659.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +278.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +291.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Falafel
Falafel
3
:
2
Pork chop
Pork chop
Contains more Fats +24%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +406.3%
Contains more Protein +78.2%
Contains more Water +77.5%
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
Pork chop
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Fats +24%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +406.3%
Contains more Protein +78.2%
Contains more Water +77.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Falafel
Falafel
3
:
0
Pork chop
Pork chop
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +108.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +119.6%
Falafel
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Pork chop
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 4.339 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.894 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +108.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +119.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Pork chop Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 0g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 23.72g Pork chop
Fats 17.8g 14.35g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 0g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 231kcal Falafel
Calcium 54mg 56mg Pork chop
Iron 3.42mg 0.87mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 20mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 241mg Pork chop
Potassium 585mg 315mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 74mg Pork chop
Zinc 1.5mg 3.15mg Pork chop
Copper 0.258mg 0.105mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.01mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 36.4µg Pork chop
Vitamin A 13IU 15IU Pork chop
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 4µg Pork chop
Vitamin E 0.21mg Pork chop
Vitamin D 0IU 40IU Pork chop
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg Pork chop
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.49mg Pork chop
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.313mg Pork chop
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 7.927mg Pork chop
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 1.104mg Pork chop
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.489mg Pork chop
Folate 93µg 0µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.66µg Pork chop
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.282mg Pork chop
Threonine 0.492mg 1.043mg Pork chop
Isoleucine 0.567mg 1.123mg Pork chop
Leucine 0.944mg 1.952mg Pork chop
Lysine 0.856mg 2.109mg Pork chop
Methionine 0.187mg 0.65mg Pork chop
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.985mg Pork chop
Valine 0.562mg 1.2mg Pork chop
Histidine 0.364mg 0.965mg Pork chop
Cholesterol 0mg 78mg Falafel
Trans Fat 0g 0.066g Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 4.339g Falafel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g Pork chop
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 4.887g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 1.894g Falafel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pork chop
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Pork chop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel Pork chop
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
53%
Pork chop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
53%
Pork chop

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork chop
Pork chop contains less Sodium (difference - 220mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork chop
Pork chop is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.956g)
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.

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. Pork chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/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.