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Falafel vs. Semolina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Falafel and Semolina

  • Falafel is richer in Iron, Folate, Magnesium, and Potassium, yet Semolina is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Semolina is 34% higher.
  • Falafel contains 147 times more Sodium than Semolina. Falafel contains 294mg of Sodium, while Semolina contains 2mg.

Food types used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry.

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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 19% 21% 15% 28% 95% 28% 66% 0.26% 135% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +203.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +236.2%
Contains more IronIron +362.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +31.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +10.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +49.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1890%

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% 0% 0.6% 0% 56% 12% 95% 40% 104% 0% 0.25% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +232%
Contains more FolateFolate +1062.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +383.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +130.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +261.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
8% 81% 10%
Protein: 7.51 g
Fats: 1.03 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 9.86 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +77.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1628.2%
Contains more WaterWater +251.1%
Contains more OtherOther +242.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +154.1%

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
34% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.294 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.322 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3842.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1191.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Semolina Opinion
Calories 333kcal 374kcal Semolina
Protein 13.31g 7.51g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 1.03g Falafel
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Falafel
Net carbs 31.84g 79.09g Semolina
Carbs 31.84g 80.89g Semolina
Magnesium 82mg 27mg Falafel
Calcium 54mg 71mg Semolina
Potassium 585mg 174mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 0.74mg Falafel
Sugar 0.33g Falafel
Fiber 1.8g Semolina
Copper 0.258mg 0.284mg Semolina
Zinc 1.5mg 1.02mg Falafel
Starch 68.29g Semolina
Phosphorus 192mg 153mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 2mg Semolina
Vitamin A 13IU 0IU Falafel
Vitamin A 1µg Falafel
Vitamin E 0.03mg Semolina
Manganese 0.691mg 1.035mg Semolina
Selenium 1µg 19.9µg Semolina
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.224mg Semolina
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.05mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 5.048mg Semolina
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.672mg Semolina
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.452mg Semolina
Vitamin K 0.1µg Semolina
Folate 93µg 8µg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.294g Semolina
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.258g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.322g Falafel
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.103mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.271mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.339mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.656mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.215mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.183mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.398mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.47mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.185mg Falafel
Fructose 0.02g Semolina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel Semolina
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
24%
Semolina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
52%
Semolina

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 292mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.089g)
Which food is cheaper?
Semolina
Semolina is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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.
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. Semolina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169758/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.