Falafel vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are falafel and shrimp different?
- Falafel is higher in iron, manganese, magnesium, potassium, and monounsaturated fat; however, shrimp is richer in copper and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for shrimp is 63% higher.
- Falafel contains 212 times more monounsaturated fat than shrimp. While falafel contains 10.171g of monounsaturated fat, shrimp contains only 0.048g.
- Shrimp has less saturated fat.
- Falafel has a lower glycemic index (33) than shrimp (50).
Falafel, home-prepared and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) are the varieties 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +110.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +125.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +570.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1993.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +29.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.2% |
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 Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +6257.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15820% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +80.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +114.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +21089.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5165.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 189mg | 63% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 0.51mg | 36% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 0.033mg | 29% |
| Fats | 17.8g | 0.28g | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 0.079g | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 0.048g | 25% |
| Folate | 93µg | 23% | |
| Protein | 13.31g | 23.98g | 21% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.379mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 13% | |
| Calories | 333kcal | 99kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 12% | |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 0.2g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 0.056g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 10% | |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 39mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 259mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 111mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 237mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 6% | |
| Selenium | 1µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 54mg | 70mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 1.64mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.327g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Falafel is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Falafel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.