Falafel vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between falafel and soy sauce
- Falafel has more iron, copper, folate, vitamin B1, and zinc, while soy sauce has more manganese and vitamin B3.
- Soy sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 226% higher.
- Soy sauce contains 33 times less saturated fat than falafel. Falafel contains 2.383g of saturated fat, while soy sauce contains 0.073g.
- Soy sauce has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of soy sauce is 15, while the glycemic index of falafel is 33.
The food types used in this comparison are Falafel, home-prepared and Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu).
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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 CalciumCalcium | +63.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +135.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +500% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +72.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +47.3% |
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 | +342.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +564.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +110.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +63.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3022.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +545.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +105.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +525.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11458% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1481.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.9% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 294mg | 5493mg | 226% |
| Fats | 17.8g | 0.57g | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 0.263g | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 0.088g | 25% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 1.45mg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.043mg | 24% |
| Folate | 93µg | 14µg | 20% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 53kcal | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 1.018mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 0.073g | 11% |
| Protein | 13.31g | 8.14g | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.033mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 4.93g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 2.196mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 0.87mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 166mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 435mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.8g | 3% | |
| Choline | 18.3mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 54mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.148mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 74mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 4.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.165mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 0.537mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 0.381mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 0.332mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
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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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.31g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soy sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Soy sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 5199mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.