Falafel vs. Sun-dried tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between falafel and sun-dried tomato
- Falafel is richer in folate, manganese, and iron, yet sun-dried tomato is richer in vitamin C, potassium, vitamin A, copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for sun-dried tomato is 111% higher.
- Falafel contains 4 times more folate than sun-dried tomato. Falafel contains 93µg of folate, while sun-dried tomato contains 23µg.
Food types used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +14.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +92.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +48.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +167.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +83.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
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 FolateFolate | +304.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +6262.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +130.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +247.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +64% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +155.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.31 g
Fats:
17.8 g
Carbs:
31.84 g
Water:
34.62 g
Other:
2.43 g
Protein:
5.06 g
Fats:
14.08 g
Carbs:
23.33 g
Water:
53.83 g
Other:
3.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +163% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +26.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +55.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.383 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.16 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.893 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.06 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +101.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -20.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 101.8mg | 111% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 1565mg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.473mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 5.8g | 23% | |
| Folate | 93µg | 23µg | 18% |
| Protein | 13.31g | 5.06g | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.383mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 3.63mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.319mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 2.06g | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 0.466mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 2.68mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 139mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 0.78mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 64µg | 7% |
| Fats | 17.8g | 14.08g | 6% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 213kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.479mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 8.663g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.193mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 3µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 23.33g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 1.893g | 2% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 266mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 47mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 17.53g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 81mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 0.186mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
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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%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sun-dried tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sun-dried tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Sun-dried tomato is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)