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Falafel vs. Red Wine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Falafel and Red Wine

  • Falafel is richer than Red Wine in Iron, Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Folate, Magnesium, Potassium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Falafel is 37% higher.

Food types used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and Alcoholic beverage, wine, table, red.

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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.
Falafel
Falafel
9
:
1
Red Wine
Red Wine
Contains more Calcium +575%
Contains more Iron +643.5%
Contains more Magnesium +583.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +734.8%
Contains more Potassium +360.6%
Contains more Zinc +971.4%
Contains more Copper +2245.5%
Contains more Manganese +423.5%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Falafel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Red Wine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Contains more Calcium +575%
Contains more Iron +643.5%
Contains more Magnesium +583.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +734.8%
Contains more Potassium +360.6%
Contains more Zinc +971.4%
Contains more Copper +2245.5%
Contains more Manganese +423.5%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%

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.
Falafel
Falafel
8
:
2
Red Wine
Red Wine
Contains more Vitamin A +550%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2820%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +435.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +366.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +873.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.3%
Contains more Folate +9200%
Falafel
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%
Red Wine
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% 0% 2% 8% 5% 2% 14% 1% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +550%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2820%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +435.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +366.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +873.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.3%
Contains more Folate +9200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Falafel
Falafel
3
:
2
Red Wine
Red Wine
Contains more Protein +18914.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +1119.9%
Contains more Water +149.8%
Contains more Other +345.7%
Falafel
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
Red Wine
3% 86% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.61 g
Water: 86.49 g
Other: 10.83 g
Contains more Protein +18914.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +1119.9%
Contains more Water +149.8%
Contains more Other +345.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Red Wine Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 2.61g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 0.07g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 0g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 2.61g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 85kcal Falafel
Sugar 0.62g Falafel
Calcium 54mg 8mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 0.46mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 12mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 23mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 127mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 4mg Red Wine
Zinc 1.5mg 0.14mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.011mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.132mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 0.2µg Falafel
Vitamin A 13IU 2IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Falafel
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.005mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.031mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.224mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.03mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.057mg Falafel
Folate 93µg 1µg Falafel
Vitamin K 0.4µg Red Wine
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 0g Red Wine
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0g Falafel

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Falafel Red Wine
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
2%
Red Wine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
8%
Red Wine

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Red Wine
Red Wine contains less Sodium (difference - 290mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red Wine
Red Wine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.383g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red Wine
Red Wine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Red Wine
Red Wine is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Red Wine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173190/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.