Falafel vs Rice - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Falafel and Rice
- Falafel has more Iron, Folate, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin B2, however Rice is higher in Selenium.
- Falafel covers your daily need of Iron 40% more than Rice.
- Falafel has 294 times more Sodium than Rice. While Falafel has 294mg of Sodium, Rice has only 1mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Falafel, home-prepared and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, unenriched, cooked without salt.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+440%
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Iron
+1610%
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Magnesium
+583.3%
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Phosphorus
+346.5%
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Potassium
+1571.4%
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Zinc
+206.1%
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Copper
+273.9%
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Sodium
-99.7%
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Calcium
+440%
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Iron
+1610%
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Magnesium
+583.3%
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Phosphorus
+346.5%
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Potassium
+1571.4%
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Zinc
+206.1%
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Copper
+273.9%
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Sodium
-99.7%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+630%
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Vitamin B2
+1176.9%
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Vitamin B3
+161%
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Vitamin B6
+34.4%
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Folate
+3000%
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Vitamin B5
+33.6%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+630%
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Vitamin B2
+1176.9%
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Vitamin B3
+161%
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Vitamin B6
+34.4%
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Folate
+3000%
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Vitamin B5
+33.6%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+394.8%
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Fats
+6257.1%
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Carbs
+13%
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Other
+478.6%
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Water
+97.7%
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Protein
+394.8%
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Fats
+6257.1%
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Carbs
+13%
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+478.6%
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Water
+97.7%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+11458%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+5373.7%
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Saturated Fat
-96.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+11458%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+5373.7%
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Saturated Fat
-96.8%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in glycemic index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 31.84g | 27.77g |
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Protein | 13.31g | 2.69g |
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Fats | 17.8g | 0.28g |
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Carbs | 31.84g | 28.17g |
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Calories | 333kcal | 130kcal |
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Sugar | 0.05g |
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Fiber | 0.4g |
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Calcium | 54mg | 10mg |
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Iron | 3.42mg | 0.2mg |
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Magnesium | 82mg | 12mg |
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Phosphorus | 192mg | 43mg |
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Potassium | 585mg | 35mg |
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Sodium | 294mg | 1mg |
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Zinc | 1.5mg | 0.49mg |
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Copper | 0.258mg | 0.069mg |
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Vitamin A | 13IU | 0IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 0µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.04mg |
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Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.02mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.013mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 0.4mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.39mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.093mg |
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Folate | 93µg | 3µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.031mg |
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Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.096mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0.116mg |
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Leucine | 0.944mg | 0.222mg |
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Lysine | 0.856mg | 0.097mg |
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Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.063mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0.144mg |
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Valine | 0.562mg | 0.164mg |
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Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.063mg |
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Saturated Fat | 2.383g | 0.077g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 10.171g | 0.088g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 0.076g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low Carbs diet |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
18%

5%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%

10%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.306g)
Which food is cheaper?

Rice is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Falafel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)