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Falafel vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Falafel and Roe

  • Falafel is higher in Iron, Manganese, and Copper, yet Roe is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin C.
  • Roe covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 481% more than Falafel.
  • Falafel contains 53 times more Manganese than Roe. While Falafel contains 0.691mg of Manganese, Roe contains only 0.013mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat.

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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.
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Roe
Contains more Calcium +92.9%
Contains more Iron +344.2%
Contains more Magnesium +215.4%
Contains more Potassium +106.7%
Contains more Zinc +17.2%
Contains more Copper +101.6%
Contains more Manganese +5215.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +168.2%
Contains less Sodium -60.2%
Contains more Selenium +5070%
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 9% 29% 19% 221% 25% 16% 35% 43% 2% 282%
Contains more Calcium +92.9%
Contains more Iron +344.2%
Contains more Magnesium +215.4%
Contains more Potassium +106.7%
Contains more Zinc +17.2%
Contains more Copper +101.6%
Contains more Manganese +5215.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +168.2%
Contains less Sodium -60.2%
Contains more Selenium +5070%

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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Roe
Contains more Vitamin A +2230.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +925%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +471.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +295.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 92
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 19% 0% 0% 55% 70% 219% 42% 70% 43% 69% 1443% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2230.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +925%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +471.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +295.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 92

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Roe
Contains more Fats +116.3%
Contains more Carbs +1558.3%
Contains more Protein +115%
Contains more Water +69.4%
Equal in Other - 2.6
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
29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more Fats +116.3%
Contains more Carbs +1558.3%
Contains more Protein +115%
Contains more Water +69.4%
Equal in Other - 2.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Roe
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +377.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.7%
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.404 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +377.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Roe Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 1.92g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 28.62g Roe
Fats 17.8g 8.23g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 1.92g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 204kcal Falafel
Calcium 54mg 28mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 0.77mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 26mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 515mg Roe
Potassium 585mg 283mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 117mg Roe
Zinc 1.5mg 1.28mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.128mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.013mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 51.7µg Roe
Vitamin A 13IU 303IU Roe
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 91µg Roe
Vitamin C 1.6mg 16.4mg Roe
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.277mg Roe
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.949mg Roe
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 2.192mg Roe
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 1.154mg Roe
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.185mg Roe
Folate 93µg 92µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 0µg 11.54µg Roe
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.375mg Roe
Threonine 0.492mg 1.305mg Roe
Isoleucine 0.567mg 1.465mg Roe
Leucine 0.944mg 2.509mg Roe
Lysine 0.856mg 2.179mg Roe
Methionine 0.187mg 0.71mg Roe
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 1.401mg Roe
Valine 0.562mg 1.676mg Roe
Histidine 0.364mg 0.778mg Roe
Cholesterol 0mg 479mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 1.866g Roe
Omega-3 - DHA 1.747g Roe
Omega-3 - EPA 1.26g Roe
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g Roe
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 2.129g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 3.404g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Roe
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
169%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Roe
Roe contains less Sodium (difference - 177mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roe
Roe is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.517g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roe
Roe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 479mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Falafel
Falafel is cheaper (difference - $96)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.