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Falafel vs. Surimi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Falafel and Surimi?

  • Falafel is higher in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Folate, Potassium, and Vitamin B2, however, Surimi is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Surimi's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 67% more.
  • Surimi contains 63 times less Manganese than Falafel. Falafel contains 0.691mg of Manganese, while Surimi contains 0.011mg.
  • Surimi has less Saturated Fat.

We used Falafel, home-prepared and Fish, surimi 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
7
:
3
Surimi
Surimi
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +1215.4%
Contains more Magnesium +90.7%
Contains more Potassium +422.3%
Contains more Zinc +354.5%
Contains more Copper +706.3%
Contains more Manganese +6181.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.9%
Contains less Sodium -51.4%
Contains more Selenium +2710%
Falafel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Surimi
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 10% 31% 121% 10% 19% 10% 11% 2% 154%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +1215.4%
Contains more Magnesium +90.7%
Contains more Potassium +422.3%
Contains more Zinc +354.5%
Contains more Copper +706.3%
Contains more Manganese +6181.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.9%
Contains less Sodium -51.4%
Contains more Selenium +2710%

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
8
:
4
Surimi
Surimi
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +630%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +690.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +374.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +317.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +316.7%
Contains more Folate +4550%
Contains more Vitamin A +415.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Surimi
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 13% 0% 0% 5% 5% 5% 5% 7% 2% 200% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +630%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +690.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +374.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +317.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +316.7%
Contains more Folate +4550%
Contains more Vitamin A +415.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Falafel
Falafel
3
:
2
Surimi
Surimi
Contains more Fats +1877.8%
Contains more Carbs +364.8%
Contains more Other +232.9%
Contains more Protein +14%
Contains more Water +120.5%
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
Surimi
15% 7% 76%
Protein: 15.18 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 6.85 g
Water: 76.34 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Fats +1877.8%
Contains more Carbs +364.8%
Contains more Other +232.9%
Contains more Protein +14%
Contains more Water +120.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Falafel
Falafel
2
:
1
Surimi
Surimi
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6726.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +839.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%
Falafel
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Surimi
24% 19% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.443 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6726.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +839.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Surimi Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 6.85g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 15.18g Surimi
Fats 17.8g 0.9g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 6.85g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 99kcal Falafel
Calcium 54mg 9mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 0.26mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 43mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 282mg Surimi
Potassium 585mg 112mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 143mg Surimi
Zinc 1.5mg 0.33mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.032mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.011mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 28.1µg Surimi
Vitamin A 13IU 67IU Surimi
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 20µg Surimi
Vitamin E 0.63mg Surimi
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.02mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.021mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.22mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.07mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.03mg Falafel
Folate 93µg 2µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.6µg Surimi
Vitamin K 0.1µg Surimi
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.092mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.734mg Surimi
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.709mg Surimi
Leucine 0.944mg 1.202mg Surimi
Lysine 0.856mg 1.387mg Surimi
Methionine 0.187mg 0.515mg Surimi
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.595mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.77mg Surimi
Histidine 0.364mg 0.35mg Falafel
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.191g Surimi
Omega-3 - DHA 0.241g Surimi
Omega-3 - EPA 0.157g Surimi
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g Surimi
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.149g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.443g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel Surimi
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
20%
Surimi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
37%
Surimi

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Surimi
Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.192g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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 is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($4)

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. Surimi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173702/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.