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Falafel vs. Ravioli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Falafel and Ravioli?

  • The amount of Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Folate, Magnesium, Copper, Potassium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2 in Falafel is higher than in Ravioli.
  • Falafel's daily need coverage for Iron is 34% more.
  • Ravioli contains 5 times less Magnesium than Falafel. Falafel contains 82mg of Magnesium, while Ravioli contains 15mg.
  • Ravioli has less Saturated Fat.

We used Falafel, home-prepared and Ravioli, cheese-filled, canned types 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 Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Iron +362.2%
Contains more Magnesium +446.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +284%
Contains more Potassium +152.2%
Contains more Zinc +316.7%
Contains more Copper +81.7%
Contains more Manganese +292.6%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Sodium - 306
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 10% 28% 11% 22% 21% 40% 10% 48% 23% 20%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Iron +362.2%
Contains more Magnesium +446.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +284%
Contains more Potassium +152.2%
Contains more Zinc +316.7%
Contains more Copper +81.7%
Contains more Manganese +292.6%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Sodium - 306

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.5%
Contains more Folate +365%
Contains more Vitamin A +1492.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.06
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.272
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 13% 17% 0% 0% 19% 19% 20% 17% 24% 15% 4% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.5%
Contains more Folate +365%
Contains more Vitamin A +1492.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.06
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.272

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +436.7%
Contains more Fats +1127.6%
Contains more Carbs +133.4%
Contains more Other +59.9%
Contains more Water +133.7%
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
2% 14% 81%
Protein: 2.48 g
Fats: 1.45 g
Carbs: 13.64 g
Water: 80.91 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Protein +436.7%
Contains more Fats +1127.6%
Contains more Carbs +133.4%
Contains more Other +59.9%
Contains more Water +133.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2333.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2185.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.7%
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
55% 32% 14%
Saturated Fat: 0.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.418 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.182 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2333.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2185.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Ravioli Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 12.34g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 2.48g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 1.45g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 13.64g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 77kcal Falafel
Sugar 3.72g Falafel
Fiber 1.3g Ravioli
Calcium 54mg 33mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 0.74mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 15mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 50mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 232mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 306mg Falafel
Zinc 1.5mg 0.36mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.142mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.176mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 3.5µg Ravioli
Vitamin A 13IU 207IU Ravioli
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 10µg Ravioli
Vitamin E 0.85mg Ravioli
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.074mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.08mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 1.06mg Ravioli
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.272mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.102mg Falafel
Folate 93µg 20µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.03µg Ravioli
Vitamin K 2.3µg Ravioli
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
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.723g Ravioli
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.418g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.182g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel Ravioli
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
13%
Ravioli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
23%
Ravioli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ravioli
Ravioli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ravioli
Ravioli is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
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.

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. Ravioli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173328/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.