Falafel vs. Smoothie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between falafel and smoothie
- Falafel is higher in iron and potassium, yet smoothie is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B12, and vitamin A.
- Falafel covers your daily iron needs 41% more than smoothie.
- The glycemic index of falafel is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +31.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2337.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2180% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +52.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1431.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +991% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +290.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +614.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +160.8% |
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 price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.42mg | 0.15mg | 41% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 30% | |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 28% | |
| Fats | 17.8g | 0g | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 27% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 24.5mg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 25% | |
| Protein | 13.31g | 1.22g | 24% |
| Folate | 93µg | 23% | |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 585mg | 24mg | 17% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 37kcal | 15% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 294mg | 29mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 0g | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.24µg | 10% |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 8.16g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.082mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 0.816mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 41mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 8.16g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.35g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| 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% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
17%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 265mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.383g)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Falafel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)