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Falafel vs. Sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Falafel and Sugar

  • Sugar has less Iron, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Folate, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc, and Vitamin B1 than Falafel.
  • Falafel covers your daily need of Iron 42% more than Sugar.
  • Sugar has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Falafel, home-prepared and Sugars, granulated.

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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.
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Sugar
Contains more Calcium +5300%
Contains more Iron +6740%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +29150%
Contains more Zinc +14900%
Contains more Copper +3585.7%
Contains more Manganese +17175%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 4%
Contains more Calcium +5300%
Contains more Iron +6740%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +29150%
Contains more Zinc +14900%
Contains more Copper +3585.7%
Contains more Manganese +17175%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%

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.
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Sugar
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +773.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +773.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sugar
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +173000%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Carbs +214%
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
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +173000%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Carbs +214%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Falafel Sugar
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Sugar Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 99.98g Sugar
Protein 13.31g 0g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 0g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 99.98g Sugar
Calories 333kcal 387kcal Sugar
Sugar 99.8g Falafel
Calcium 54mg 1mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 0.05mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 0mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 0mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 2mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 1mg Sugar
Zinc 1.5mg 0.01mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.007mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.004mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 0.6µg Falafel
Vitamin A 13IU 0IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Falafel
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.019mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0mg Falafel
Folate 93µg 0µg Falafel
Tryptophan 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0g Sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Sugar
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
0%
Sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
1%
Sugar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.383g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar
Sugar is cheaper (difference - $3.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 99.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/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.