Falafel vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are falafel and potato chips different?
- Falafel is higher in iron, folate, and manganese; however, potato chips are richer in vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B3, and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for potato chips is 43% higher.
- Falafel contains 37 times more sodium than potato chips. While falafel contains 294mg of sodium, potato chips contain only 8mg.
- Falafel has a lower glycemic index (33) than potato chips (56).
Falafel, home-prepared and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted are the varieties 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +125% |
| Contains more IronIron | +109.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +57% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +117.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +710% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +106.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1843.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +14.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +266.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +37.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +428% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.31 g
Fats:
17.8 g
Carbs:
31.84 g
Water:
34.62 g
Other:
2.43 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +90.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1722.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +94.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +66.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.383 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.16 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +192.5% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~9.84g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 12.17g | 53% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.66mg | 41% |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 10.96g | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 31.1mg | 33% |
| Fats | 17.8g | 34.6g | 26% |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 153mg | 22% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 1.63mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 1275mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 19% | |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 3.827mg | 17% |
| Protein | 13.31g | 7g | 13% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 8.1µg | 13% |
| Folate | 93µg | 45µg | 12% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 8mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 0.44mg | 11% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 536kcal | 10% |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 52.9g | 7% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 7% | |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.306mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 1.09mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 165mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 67mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 24mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.167mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.197mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.402mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 9.84g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 48.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.22g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.253mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 0.419mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 0.392mg | 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%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 286mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.577g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)