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Falafel vs. Flax — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Falafel and Flax different?

  • Flax is higher than Falafel in Vitamin B1, Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Calcium.
  • Flax covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 125% more than Falafel.

Falafel, home-prepared and Seeds, flaxseed types were used 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.
Falafel
Falafel
0
:
10
Flax
Flax
Contains more Calcium +372.2%
Contains more Iron +67.5%
Contains more Magnesium +378%
Contains more Phosphorus +234.4%
Contains more Potassium +39%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
Contains more Zinc +189.3%
Contains more Copper +372.9%
Contains more Manganese +259.2%
Contains more Selenium +2440%
Falafel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Flax
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Contains more Calcium +372.2%
Contains more Iron +67.5%
Contains more Magnesium +378%
Contains more Phosphorus +234.4%
Contains more Potassium +39%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
Contains more Zinc +189.3%
Contains more Copper +372.9%
Contains more Manganese +259.2%
Contains more Selenium +2440%

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.
Falafel
Falafel
4
:
6
Flax
Flax
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1026%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +195%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +237.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +278.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.161
Equal in Folate - 87
Falafel
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%
Flax
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1026%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +195%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +237.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +278.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.161
Equal in Folate - 87

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Falafel
Falafel
2
:
3
Flax
Flax
Contains more Carbs +10.2%
Contains more Water +397.4%
Contains more Protein +37.4%
Contains more Fats +136.9%
Contains more Other +52.7%
Equal in Carbs - 28.88
Falafel
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
Flax
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Carbs +10.2%
Contains more Water +397.4%
Contains more Protein +37.4%
Contains more Fats +136.9%
Contains more Other +52.7%
Equal in Carbs - 28.88

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Falafel
Falafel
2
:
1
Flax
Flax
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +590.6%
Falafel
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Flax
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +590.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Flax Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 1.58g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 18.29g Flax
Fats 17.8g 42.16g Flax
Carbs 31.84g 28.88g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 534kcal Flax
Sugar 1.55g Falafel
Fiber 27.3g Flax
Calcium 54mg 255mg Flax
Iron 3.42mg 5.73mg Flax
Magnesium 82mg 392mg Flax
Phosphorus 192mg 642mg Flax
Potassium 585mg 813mg Flax
Sodium 294mg 30mg Flax
Zinc 1.5mg 4.34mg Flax
Copper 0.258mg 1.22mg Flax
Manganese 0.691mg 2.482mg Flax
Selenium 1µg 25.4µg Flax
Vitamin A 13IU 0IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Falafel
Vitamin E 0.31mg Flax
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0.6mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 1.644mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.161mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 3.08mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.985mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.473mg Flax
Folate 93µg 87µg Falafel
Vitamin K 4.3µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.297mg Flax
Threonine 0.492mg 0.766mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.896mg Flax
Leucine 0.944mg 1.235mg Flax
Lysine 0.856mg 0.862mg Flax
Methionine 0.187mg 0.37mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.957mg Flax
Valine 0.562mg 1.072mg Flax
Histidine 0.364mg 0.472mg Flax
Saturated Fat 2.383g 3.663g Falafel
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 7.527g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 28.73g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel Flax
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
63%
Flax
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
191%
Flax

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Flax
Flax is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.