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Falafel vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between falafel and smoked salmon

  • Falafel is higher in iron, manganese, folate, magnesium, and potassium, yet smoked salmon is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, and vitamin B3.
  • Smoked salmon covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 136% more than falafel.
  • Falafel contains 47 times more folate than smoked salmon. While falafel contains 93µg of folate, smoked salmon contains only 2µg.
  • The amount of sodium in falafel is lower.
  • The glycemic index of smoked salmon is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked.

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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 13% 3.3% 15% 32% 77% 8.5% 70% 88% 2.2% 177%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +355.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +390.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +234.3%
Contains more IronIron +302.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +383.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3964.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3140%

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% 0.33% 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% 8.7% 27% 257% 5.8% 23% 89% 52% 64% 408% 0.25% 1.5% 49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +534.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +64.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +4550%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2500%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +352.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +197.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +122.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
18% 4% 72% 5%
Protein: 18.28 g
Fats: 4.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72 g
Other: 5.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +312%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.3%
Contains more WaterWater +108%
Contains more OtherOther +122.2%

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
24% 51% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.929 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.995 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +402.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +318.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Smoked salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.26µg 136%
Vitamin D 0µg 17.1µg 86%
Vitamin D 0IU 685IU 86%
Selenium 1µg 32.4µg 57%
Iron 3.42mg 0.85mg 32%
Manganese 0.691mg 0.017mg 29%
Folate 93µg 2µg 23%
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 4.72mg 23%
Fats 17.8g 4.32g 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.995g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 10.171g 2.023g 20%
Choline 89mg 16%
Sodium 294mg 672mg 16%
Magnesium 82mg 18mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.87mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.278mg 12%
Potassium 585mg 175mg 12%
Zinc 1.5mg 0.31mg 11%
Carbs 31.84g 0g 11%
Calories 333kcal 117kcal 11%
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.023mg 10%
Protein 13.31g 18.28g 10%
Vitamin E 1.35mg 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg 8%
Saturated fat 2.383g 0.929g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.101mg 5%
Phosphorus 192mg 164mg 4%
Calcium 54mg 11mg 4%
Vitamin A 1µg 26µg 3%
Copper 0.258mg 0.23mg 3%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg 2%
Net carbs 31.84g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.205mg 0%
Threonine 0.492mg 0.801mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.842mg 0%
Leucine 0.944mg 1.486mg 0%
Lysine 0.856mg 1.679mg 0%
Methionine 0.187mg 0.541mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.714mg 0%
Valine 0.562mg 0.942mg 0%
Histidine 0.364mg 0.538mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.183g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.267g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.073g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel Smoked salmon
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
76%
Smoked salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
49%
Smoked salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.454g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 378mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Falafel
Falafel is cheaper (difference - $10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals

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. Smoked salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173687/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.