Falafel vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between falafel and steak
- Falafel is higher in folate, copper, and magnesium, yet steak is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
- Steak covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 92% more than falafel.
- Falafel contains 16 times more folate than steak. While falafel contains 93µg of folate, steak contains only 6µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in falafel is lower.
- The glycemic index of steak is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.
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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 | +256.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +350% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +109.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +203.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +322.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3080% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +97.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1450% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +81.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +393.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +350% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +86.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +60.6% |
~equal in
Fats
~19.02g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +364.3% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~9.171g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.2µg | 92% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 31.8µg | 56% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 6.34mg | 44% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 30% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.5mg | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 8.443g | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 5.149mg | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 78mg | 26% |
| Protein | 13.31g | 24.85g | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 0.896g | 22% |
| Folate | 93µg | 6µg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.085mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 23mg | 14% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 2.4mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 0g | 11% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 58mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.301mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 279mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.074mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 163mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 9.171g | 3% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 271kcal | 3% |
| Fats | 17.8g | 19.02g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 1.171mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 1.157mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 2.142mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 2.38mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.672mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0.997mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 1.242mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | N/A |
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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%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Steak is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.06g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
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.