Falafel vs. Sweet roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between falafel and sweet roll
- Falafel is richer in iron, copper, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, and potassium, yet sweet roll is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for sweet roll is 29% higher.
- Falafel contains 5 times more potassium than sweet roll. Falafel contains 585mg of potassium, while sweet roll contains 111mg.
Food types used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins.
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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 | +382.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +427% |
| Contains more IronIron | +113.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +193.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +154.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +152.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +130.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1600% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +16.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +29.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +121.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +59.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +128.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
6.2 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
50.9 g
Water:
24.8 g
Other:
1.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +114.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +39.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +59.9% |
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Fats
~16.4g
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
3.079 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.473 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -22.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +112% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +79.6% |
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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| Selenium | 1µg | 17µg | 29% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 1.6mg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 7.473g | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 66mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.088mg | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 0.3mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 76mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.324mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 17mg | 15% |
| Protein | 13.31g | 6.2g | 14% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 111mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 4.797g | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 1.99mg | 13% | |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 10% | |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 0.59mg | 8% |
| Choline | 41.3mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.265mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 2.384mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 62µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.14µg | 6% |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 50.9g | 6% |
| Folate | 93µg | 72µg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.4µg | 4% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 3.079g | 3% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 372kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.406mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 72mg | 2% |
| Fats | 17.8g | 16.4g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.107mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 48.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 31.73g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 294mg | 304mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 0.458mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 0.243mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | 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
17%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet roll is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.696g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals