Falafel vs. Soybean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between falafel and soybeans?
- Falafel is higher in folate; however, soybeans are richer in iron, copper, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and manganese.
- Soybeans' daily need coverage for iron is 22% more.
- Soybeans contain 294 times less sodium than falafel. Falafel contains 294mg of sodium, while soybeans contain 1mg.
- Soybeans have a lower glycemic index (14) than falafel (33).
We used Falafel, home-prepared and Soybeans, mature cooked, boiled, without salt types 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 PotassiumPotassium | +13.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +88.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +50.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +630% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +161.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +63.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +72.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +71.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +87.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +98.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +280.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +80.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +413.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -45.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 6g | 24% | |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 5.14mg | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 1.981g | 20% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.407mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 19.2µg | 16% | |
| Fats | 17.8g | 8.97g | 14% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 1mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 7.3µg | 11% |
| Protein | 13.31g | 18.21g | 10% |
| Folate | 93µg | 54µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.285mg | 9% |
| Choline | 47.5mg | 9% | |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 245mg | 8% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 172kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.234mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 8.36g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 0.824mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 5.064g | 6% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 102mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 1.297g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 0.399mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 1.15mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 515mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.179mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.155mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 86mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 1.7mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 2.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.723mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0.807mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 1.355mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 1.108mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0.869mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 0.831mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
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
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soybean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.086g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Soybean is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
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.