Falafel vs. Pork jowl — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between falafel and pork jowl
- Falafel has more iron, manganese, copper, folate, and magnesium; however, pork jowl is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
- Pork jowl covers your daily need for saturated fat, 114% more than falafel.
- Falafel has 138 times more manganese than pork jowl. While falafel has 0.691mg of manganese, pork jowl has only 0.005mg.
- Falafel has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of falafel is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Falafel, home-prepared and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, 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 | +2633.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1250% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +295.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +714.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +545% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +78.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +123.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13720% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +16.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +38.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +9200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +164.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +334.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +108.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +56% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +291.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +223.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +95% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 25.26g | 104% |
| Fats | 17.8g | 69.61g | 80% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 32.89g | 57% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 0.42mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.82µg | 34% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 0.005mg | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 90mg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 8.11g | 26% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.04mg | 24% |
| Folate | 93µg | 1µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 4.535mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.386mg | 20% |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 3mg | 19% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 655kcal | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 86mg | 15% |
| Protein | 13.31g | 6.38g | 14% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 148mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 25mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 0g | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 0.84mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 4mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.236mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 1µg | 1.5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0.168mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 0.528mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.072mg | 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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29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 269mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork jowl is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork jowl is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 22.877g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
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.