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Falafel vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Falafel and Taco salad

  • Falafel has more Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Folate, Potassium, and Vitamin B1, while Taco salad has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5.
  • Falafel's daily need coverage for Iron is 28% higher.
  • Taco salad contains 4 times less Manganese than Falafel. Falafel contains 0.691mg of Manganese, while Taco salad contains 0.167mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Falafel, home-prepared and Fast foods, taco salad.

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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 Iron +197.4%
Contains more Magnesium +215.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +178.6%
Contains less Sodium -23.6%
Contains more Zinc +10.3%
Contains more Copper +128.3%
Contains more Manganese +313.8%
Contains more Calcium +79.6%
Contains more Selenium +120%
Equal in Zinc - 1.36
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 30% 44% 19% 31% 19% 51% 38% 38% 22% 12%
Contains more Iron +197.4%
Contains more Magnesium +215.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +178.6%
Contains less Sodium -23.6%
Contains more Zinc +10.3%
Contains more Copper +128.3%
Contains more Manganese +313.8%
Contains more Calcium +79.6%
Contains more Selenium +120%
Equal in Zinc - 1.36

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +192%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.6%
Contains more Folate +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +2184.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.18
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 18% 0% 0% 6% 13% 42% 24% 41% 26% 32% 40% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +192%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.6%
Contains more Folate +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +2184.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.18

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +99.3%
Contains more Fats +138.6%
Contains more Carbs +167.3%
Contains more Other +51.9%
Contains more Water +109%
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
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +99.3%
Contains more Fats +138.6%
Contains more Carbs +167.3%
Contains more Other +51.9%
Contains more Water +109%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +290.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +371.1%
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +290.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +371.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Taco salad Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 11.91g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 6.68g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 7.46g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 11.91g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 141kcal Falafel
Calcium 54mg 97mg Taco salad
Iron 3.42mg 1.15mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 26mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 72mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 210mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 385mg Falafel
Zinc 1.5mg 1.36mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.113mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.167mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 2.2µg Taco salad
Vitamin A 13IU 297IU Taco salad
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Falafel
Vitamin C 1.6mg 1.8mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.05mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.18mg Taco salad
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 1.24mg Taco salad
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.68mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.11mg Falafel
Folate 93µg 42µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.32µg Taco salad
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.075mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.254mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.311mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.549mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.486mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.145mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.277mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.343mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.201mg Falafel
Cholesterol 0mg 22mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 3.446g Falafel
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 2.606g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.883g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Taco salad
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%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.063g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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

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.