Falafel vs. Salami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between falafel and salami?
- Falafel is higher in iron and folate; however, salami is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1.
- Salami's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 63% more.
- Salami contains 31 times less folate than falafel. Falafel contains 93µg of folate, while salami contains 3µg.
- Falafel has less saturated fat.
We used Falafel, home-prepared and Salami, cooked, beef and pork types in this article.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +331.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +260% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +85.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +119.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +38.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +95.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +41.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3030% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3000% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +151.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +115.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +479.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +311.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +267.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1226.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +64.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +45.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +91.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +64.5% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~11.127g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.52µg | 63% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 1740mg | 63% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 31.3µg | 55% |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 9.316g | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 6.053mg | 31% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 89mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.459mg | 26% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 1.56mg | 23% |
| Folate | 93µg | 3µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 1.201mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.367mg | 18% |
| Protein | 13.31g | 21.85g | 17% |
| Choline | 93.5mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.357mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 19mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 2.93mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 0.978mg | 12% |
| Fats | 17.8g | 25.9g | 12% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.357mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 2.529g | 11% |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 2.4g | 10% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 316mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 41IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 15mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 3.2µg | 3% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 11.127g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 1% | |
| Calories | 333kcal | 336kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 2.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.96g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 191mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.586g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.521mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0.675mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 0.929mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 1.107mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0.481mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.359mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.126g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.084g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.104g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
91%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salami is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Salami is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salami is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 1446mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.933g)
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.