Falafel vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are falafel and spaghetti different?
- Falafel is higher in iron, folate, phosphorus, copper, manganese, potassium, magnesium, and vitamin B2; however, spaghetti is richer in selenium.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for spaghetti is 46% higher.
- Falafel contains 294 times more sodium than spaghetti. While falafel contains 294mg of sodium, spaghetti contains only 1mg.
- Falafel has a lower glycemic index (33) than spaghetti (49).
Falafel, home-prepared and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt are the varieties used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +355.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +671.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1229.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +584% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +158% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +194.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +231% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +114.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2540% |
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 | +630% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +730% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +161% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +160.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +155.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1228.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +129.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1814% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +767.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +79.5% |
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Carbs
~30.86g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7664.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1176.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.6% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 1µg | 26.4µg | 46% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 0.5mg | 37% |
| Fats | 17.8g | 0.93g | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 0.326g | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 0.131g | 25% |
| Folate | 93µg | 7µg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 58mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.1mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 44mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 0.322mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 18mg | 15% |
| Protein | 13.31g | 5.8g | 15% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 1mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.02mg | 11% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.02mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 0.176g | 10% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 158kcal | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 0.51mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.049mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 7mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 0.4mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.112mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 29.06g | N/A |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 30.86g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.56g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 0.44mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g | N/A |
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
60%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.207g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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)