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Falafel vs. Praline — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Falafel and Praline

  • Falafel is richer in Iron, Folate, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium, yet Praline is richer in Manganese, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Praline is 43% higher.
  • Falafel contains 16 times more Folate than Praline. Falafel contains 93µg of Folate, while Praline contains 6µg.
  • Praline contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and Candies, praline, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 Calcium +25.6%
Contains more Iron +165.1%
Contains more Magnesium +67.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.6%
Contains more Potassium +169.6%
Contains less Sodium -83.7%
Contains more Zinc +11.3%
Contains more Copper +91.5%
Contains more Manganese +143.4%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 49% 35% 45% 20% 7% 46% 165% 220% 10%
Contains more Calcium +25.6%
Contains more Iron +165.1%
Contains more Magnesium +67.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.6%
Contains more Potassium +169.6%
Contains less Sodium -83.7%
Contains more Zinc +11.3%
Contains more Copper +91.5%
Contains more Manganese +143.4%
Contains more Selenium +80%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +213.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +151.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.3%
Contains more Folate +1450%
Contains more Vitamin A +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 10% 0% 1% 51% 13% 8% 20% 18% 5% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin C +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +213.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +151.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.3%
Contains more Folate +1450%
Contains more Vitamin A +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +303.3%
Contains more Water +234.2%
Contains more Other +185.9%
Contains more Fats +45.5%
Contains more Carbs +87.2%
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
3% 26% 60% 10%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 59.59 g
Water: 10.36 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more Protein +303.3%
Contains more Water +234.2%
Contains more Other +185.9%
Contains more Fats +45.5%
Contains more Carbs +87.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.224
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
9% 59% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.224 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.683 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.778 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.224

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Praline Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 56.09g Praline
Protein 13.31g 3.3g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 25.9g Praline
Carbs 31.84g 59.59g Praline
Calories 333kcal 485kcal Praline
Sugar 55.79g Falafel
Fiber 3.5g Praline
Calcium 54mg 43mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 1.29mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 49mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 104mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 217mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 48mg Praline
Zinc 1.5mg 1.67mg Praline
Copper 0.258mg 0.494mg Praline
Manganese 0.691mg 1.682mg Praline
Selenium 1µg 1.8µg Praline
Vitamin A 13IU 19IU Praline
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.5mg Praline
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0.3mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.203mg Praline
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.053mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.415mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.332mg Praline
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.077mg Falafel
Folate 93µg 6µg Falafel
Vitamin K 1.3µg Praline
Tryptophan 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 2.224g Praline
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 14.683g Praline
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 7.778g Praline

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Praline
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
11%
Praline
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
61%
Praline

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Praline
Praline contains less Sodium (difference - 246mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Praline
Praline is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.159g)
Which food is cheaper?
Praline
Praline is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.79g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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.

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. Praline - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168791/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.