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Falafel vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Falafel and Skipjack tuna different?

  • Falafel is richer in Manganese, Iron, Folate, and Copper, while Skipjack tuna is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 111% more than Falafel.
  • Falafel contains 36 times more Manganese than Skipjack tuna. Falafel contains 0.691mg of Manganese, while Skipjack tuna contains 0.019mg.

Falafel, home-prepared and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat 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
7
:
3
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
Contains more Calcium +45.9%
Contains more Iron +113.8%
Contains more Magnesium +86.4%
Contains more Potassium +12.1%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +134.5%
Contains more Manganese +3536.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.4%
Contains less Sodium -84%
Contains more Selenium +4580%
Falafel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Skipjack tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +45.9%
Contains more Iron +113.8%
Contains more Magnesium +86.4%
Contains more Potassium +12.1%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +134.5%
Contains more Manganese +3536.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.4%
Contains less Sodium -84%
Contains more Selenium +4580%

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
5
:
5
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
Contains more Vitamin C +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +284.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.1%
Contains more Folate +830%
Contains more Vitamin A +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1696.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +684.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 4% 10% 29% 352% 30% 227% 8% 274% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +284.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.1%
Contains more Folate +830%
Contains more Vitamin A +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1696.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +684.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Falafel
Falafel
2
:
3
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
Contains more Fats +1279.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +111.9%
Contains more Water +79.9%
Contains more Other +238.3%
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
Skipjack tuna
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more Fats +1279.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +111.9%
Contains more Water +79.9%
Contains more Other +238.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Falafel
Falafel
2
:
1
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4085.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +932.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.4%
Falafel
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Skipjack tuna
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4085.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +932.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Skipjack tuna Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 0g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 28.21g Skipjack tuna
Fats 17.8g 1.29g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 0g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 132kcal Falafel
Calcium 54mg 37mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 1.6mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 44mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 285mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 585mg 522mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 47mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 1.5mg 1.05mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.11mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.019mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 46.8µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 13IU 60IU Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 18µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin C 1.6mg 1mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.038mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.122mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 18.756mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.485mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.981mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 93µg 10µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.19µg Skipjack tuna
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.316mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 0.492mg 1.237mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 0.567mg 1.3mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 0.944mg 2.293mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 0.856mg 2.59mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.187mg 0.835mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 1.101mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 0.562mg 1.453mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.364mg 0.83mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 0mg 60mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.42g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.243g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.403g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel Skipjack tuna
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
78%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 247mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.963g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Falafel
Falafel is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.