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Falafel vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Falafel and Rye

  • Falafel has more Folate, however, Rye is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Copper.
  • Rye covers your daily Manganese needs 82% more than Falafel.
  • Rye has 147 times less Sodium than Falafel. Falafel has 294mg of Sodium, while Rye has 2mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Falafel, home-prepared and Rye grain.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 59% 16% 52% 128% 86% 41% 82% 38% 90% 5.5%
Rye
Rye
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.7%
Contains more IronIron +30%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +34.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +76.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +272.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1290%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.3% 0.78% 0% 0% 37% 38% 20% 18% 29% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Rye
Rye
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.66% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +18.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +144.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +116.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +309%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +398.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +135.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Rye
Rye
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10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.7%
Contains more FatsFats +992%
Contains more WaterWater +226.6%
Contains more OtherOther +54.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +138.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.16 g
Rye
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17% 18% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4789.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +442.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Rye Opinion
Calories 333kcal 338kcal Rye
Protein 13.31g 10.34g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 1.63g Falafel
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Falafel
Net carbs 31.84g 60.76g Rye
Carbs 31.84g 75.86g Rye
Magnesium 82mg 110mg Rye
Calcium 54mg 24mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 510mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 2.63mg Falafel
Sugar 0.98g Falafel
Fiber 15.1g Rye
Copper 0.258mg 0.367mg Rye
Zinc 1.5mg 2.65mg Rye
Phosphorus 192mg 332mg Rye
Sodium 294mg 2mg Rye
Vitamin A 13IU 11IU Falafel
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.85mg Rye
Manganese 0.691mg 2.577mg Rye
Selenium 1µg 13.9µg Rye
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.316mg Rye
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.251mg Rye
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 4.27mg Rye
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 1.456mg Rye
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.294mg Rye
Vitamin K 5.9µg Rye
Folate 93µg 38µg Falafel
Choline 30.4mg Rye
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.197g Rye
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.208g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.767g Falafel
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.108mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.289mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.208mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.563mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.286mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.153mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.435mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.317mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.189mg Falafel
Fructose 0.11g Rye

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel Rye
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
17%
Falafel
35%
Rye
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
98%
Rye

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 292mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.186g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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.

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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.