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Falafel vs. Mayonnaise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Falafel and Mayonnaise

  • Mayonnaise has less Iron, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Folate, Magnesium, and Potassium than Falafel.
  • Mayonnaise covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 47% more than Falafel.
  • Falafel has 99 times more Manganese than Mayonnaise. While Falafel has 0.691mg of Manganese, Mayonnaise has only 0.007mg.
  • Falafel has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Falafel, home-prepared and Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 2.4% 1.8% 7.9% 6.3% 4.1% 9% 83% 0.91% 13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +8100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +575%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2825%
Contains more IronIron +1528.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1257.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +814.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9771.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +130%

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%
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% 3.9% 66% 6% 2.5% 4.4% 0% 10% 1.8% 15% 408% 3.8% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1360%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +773.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1462.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1760%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
75% 22% 2%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 74.85 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 21.65 g
Other: 1.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1286.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5486%
Contains more WaterWater +59.9%
Contains more OtherOther +23.4%
Contains more FatsFats +320.5%

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
16% 23% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 44.69 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +65.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +974.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Mayonnaise Opinion
Calories 333kcal 680kcal Mayonnaise
Protein 13.31g 0.96g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 74.85g Mayonnaise
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Falafel
Net carbs 31.84g 0.57g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 0.57g Falafel
Cholesterol 0mg 42mg Falafel
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU Mayonnaise
Magnesium 82mg 1mg Falafel
Calcium 54mg 8mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 20mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 0.21mg Falafel
Sugar 0.57g Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.019mg Falafel
Zinc 1.5mg 0.15mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 21mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 635mg Falafel
Vitamin A 13IU 65IU Mayonnaise
Vitamin A 1µg 16µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin E 3.28mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Mayonnaise
Manganese 0.691mg 0.007mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 2.3µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.01mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.019mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.172mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.008mg Falafel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin K 163µg Mayonnaise
Folate 93µg 5µg Falafel
Trans Fat 0g 0.187g Falafel
Choline 34.2mg Mayonnaise
Saturated Fat 2.383g 11.703g Falafel
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 16.843g Mayonnaise
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 44.69g Mayonnaise
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.017mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.055mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.065mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.095mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.072mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.035mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.057mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.074mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.026mg Falafel
Fructose 0.05g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - ALA 5.331g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.125g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 38.942g Mayonnaise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Mayonnaise
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
41%
Mayonnaise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
13%
Mayonnaise

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 341mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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. Mayonnaise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171009/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.