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Falafel vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Falafel and Sesame

  • Falafel contains less Copper, Iron, Calcium, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6 than Sesame.
  • Sesame's daily need coverage for Copper is 425% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Falafel, home-prepared and Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried.

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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%
Sesame
Sesame
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 251% 293% 41% 546% 1361% 211% 270% 1.4% 321% 188%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +328%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1705.6%
Contains more IronIron +325.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1482.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +416.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +227.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +256%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3340%

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%
Sesame
Sesame
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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% 0.54% 5% 0% 198% 57% 85% 3% 182% 0% 0% 73% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +484%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +441.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +332.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +532%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~97µg

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
Sesame
Sesame
3
18% 50% 23% 5% 4%
Protein: 17.73 g
Fats: 49.67 g
Carbs: 23.45 g
Water: 4.69 g
Other: 4.46 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.8%
Contains more WaterWater +638.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.2%
Contains more FatsFats +179%
Contains more OtherOther +83.5%

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
Sesame
Sesame
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15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.773 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -65.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +84.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +423.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Sesame Opinion
Calories 333kcal 573kcal Sesame
Protein 13.31g 17.73g Sesame
Fats 17.8g 49.67g Sesame
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Falafel
Net carbs 31.84g 11.65g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 23.45g Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 351mg Sesame
Calcium 54mg 975mg Sesame
Potassium 585mg 468mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 14.55mg Sesame
Sugar 0.3g Falafel
Fiber 11.8g Sesame
Copper 0.258mg 4.082mg Sesame
Zinc 1.5mg 7.75mg Sesame
Phosphorus 192mg 629mg Sesame
Sodium 294mg 11mg Sesame
Vitamin A 13IU 9IU Falafel
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Falafel
Vitamin E 0.25mg Sesame
Manganese 0.691mg 2.46mg Sesame
Selenium 1µg 34.4µg Sesame
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.791mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.247mg Sesame
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 4.515mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.05mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.79mg Sesame
Folate 93µg 97µg Sesame
Choline 25.6mg Sesame
Saturated Fat 2.383g 6.957g Falafel
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 18.759g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 21.773g Sesame
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.388mg Sesame
Threonine 0.492mg 0.736mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.763mg Sesame
Leucine 0.944mg 1.358mg Sesame
Lysine 0.856mg 0.569mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.586mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.94mg Sesame
Valine 0.562mg 0.99mg Sesame
Histidine 0.364mg 0.522mg Sesame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel Sesame
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
47%
Sesame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
348%
Sesame

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 283mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.574g)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($4)

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. Sesame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170150/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.