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Falafel vs. Soybean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Falafel and Soybean?

  • Falafel is higher in Folate, however, Soybean is richer in Iron, Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Manganese.
  • Soybean's daily need coverage for Iron is 22% more.
  • Soybean contains 294 times less Sodium than Falafel. Falafel contains 294mg of Sodium, while Soybean contains 1mg.

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.
Falafel
Falafel
2
:
8
Soybean
Soybean
Contains more Potassium +13.6%
Contains more Zinc +30.4%
Contains more Calcium +88.9%
Contains more Iron +50.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +57.8%
Contains more Manganese +19.2%
Contains more Selenium +630%
Equal in Magnesium - 86
Falafel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Soybean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 193% 62% 105% 46% 1% 32% 136% 108% 40%
Contains more Potassium +13.6%
Contains more Zinc +30.4%
Contains more Calcium +88.9%
Contains more Iron +50.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +57.8%
Contains more Manganese +19.2%
Contains more Selenium +630%
Equal in Magnesium - 86

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
4
:
6
Soybean
Soybean
Contains more Vitamin A +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.1%
Contains more Folate +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.2%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.7
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.155
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%
Soybean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 7% 0% 6% 39% 66% 8% 11% 54% 41% 0% 48%
Contains more Vitamin A +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.1%
Contains more Folate +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.2%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.7
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.155

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Falafel
Falafel
3
:
2
Soybean
Soybean
Contains more Fats +98.4%
Contains more Carbs +280.9%
Contains more Other +27.2%
Contains more Protein +36.8%
Contains more Water +80.7%
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
Soybean
18% 9% 8% 63% 2%
Protein: 18.21 g
Fats: 8.97 g
Carbs: 8.36 g
Water: 62.55 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Fats +98.4%
Contains more Carbs +280.9%
Contains more Other +27.2%
Contains more Protein +36.8%
Contains more Water +80.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Falafel
Falafel
1
:
2
Soybean
Soybean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +413.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.7%
Falafel
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Soybean
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.297 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.981 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.064 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +413.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Falafel Soybean
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Soybean Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 2.36g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 18.21g Soybean
Fats 17.8g 8.97g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 8.36g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 172kcal Falafel
Sugar 3g Falafel
Fiber 6g Soybean
Calcium 54mg 102mg Soybean
Iron 3.42mg 5.14mg Soybean
Magnesium 82mg 86mg Soybean
Phosphorus 192mg 245mg Soybean
Potassium 585mg 515mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 1mg Soybean
Zinc 1.5mg 1.15mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.407mg Soybean
Manganese 0.691mg 0.824mg Soybean
Selenium 1µg 7.3µg Soybean
Vitamin A 13IU 9IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Falafel
Vitamin E 0.35mg Soybean
Vitamin C 1.6mg 1.7mg Soybean
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.155mg Soybean
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.285mg Soybean
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.399mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.179mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.234mg Soybean
Folate 93µg 54µg Falafel
Vitamin K 19.2µg Soybean
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.242mg Soybean
Threonine 0.492mg 0.723mg Soybean
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.807mg Soybean
Leucine 0.944mg 1.355mg Soybean
Lysine 0.856mg 1.108mg Soybean
Methionine 0.187mg 0.224mg Soybean
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.869mg Soybean
Valine 0.562mg 0.831mg Soybean
Histidine 0.364mg 0.449mg Soybean
Saturated Fat 2.383g 1.297g Soybean
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 1.981g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 5.064g Soybean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel Soybean
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
23%
Soybean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
75%
Soybean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean
Soybean contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.086g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Soybean
Soybean is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean
Soybean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
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.

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. Soybean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174271/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.