Falafel vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between falafel and potato pancake
- Falafel has more iron, manganese, folate, and magnesium; however, potato pancake is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, selenium, and vitamin B12.
- Potato pancake covers your daily cholesterol needs 32% more than falafel.
- Potato pancake has 3 times less manganese than falafel. Falafel has 0.691mg of manganese, while potato pancake has 0.26mg.
- Falafel contains less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Falafel, home-prepared and Potato pancakes.
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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 | +127.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +68.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +104.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +43.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +114.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +165.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +790% |
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 FolateFolate | +126.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1625% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3100% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +60.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +159.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +258.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
6.08 g
Fats:
14.76 g
Carbs:
27.81 g
Water:
47.77 g
Other:
3.58 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +118.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +38% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +47.3% |
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
2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.516 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +172.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +80.7% |
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Saturated fat
~2.496g
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 Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 95mg | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 27.6mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.448mg | 25% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 1.67mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 7.516g | 22% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 764mg | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 0.26mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 3.73g | 16% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 8.9µg | 14% |
| Protein | 13.31g | 6.08g | 14% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 13% | |
| Folate | 93µg | 41µg | 13% |
| Choline | 74.2mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.29µg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 36mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.18mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.757mg | 9% |
| Starch | 20.88g | 9% | |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 128mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 0.7mg | 7% |
| Fats | 17.8g | 14.76g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 1.672mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 32µg | 3% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 268kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 54mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 2.496g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.56g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.158mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.173mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 622mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 11IU | 1% |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 27.81g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 24.51g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.79g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 0.442mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 0.389mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 0.369mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | N/A |
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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%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 470mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.113g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals