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Falafel vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Falafel and Tamarind

  • Falafel has more Folate, Copper, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, Tamarind is richer in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Tamarind covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 23% more than Falafel.
  • Tamarind has 15 times less Zinc than Falafel. Falafel has 1.5mg of Zinc, while Tamarind has 0.1mg.
  • Tamarind contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Falafel, home-prepared and Tamarinds, raw.

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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 +22.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.9%
Contains more Zinc +1400%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Calcium +37%
Contains more Magnesium +12.2%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Selenium +30%
Equal in Potassium - 628
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 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Contains more Iron +22.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.9%
Contains more Zinc +1400%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Calcium +37%
Contains more Magnesium +12.2%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Selenium +30%
Equal in Potassium - 628

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 B5 +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.4%
Contains more Folate +564.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +193.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.152
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 2% 2% 0% 12% 108% 36% 37% 9% 16% 11% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.4%
Contains more Folate +564.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +193.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.152

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +375.4%
Contains more Fats +2866.7%
Contains more Water +10.3%
Contains more Carbs +96.3%
Contains more Other +11.1%
Equal in Water - 31.4
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
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Protein +375.4%
Contains more Fats +2866.7%
Contains more Water +10.3%
Contains more Carbs +96.3%
Contains more Other +11.1%
Equal in Water - 31.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5519.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6950.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.6%
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5519.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6950.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Tamarind Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 57.4g Tamarind
Protein 13.31g 2.8g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 0.6g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 62.5g Tamarind
Calories 333kcal 239kcal Falafel
Sugar 38.8g Falafel
Fiber 5.1g Tamarind
Calcium 54mg 74mg Tamarind
Iron 3.42mg 2.8mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 92mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 192mg 113mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 628mg Tamarind
Sodium 294mg 28mg Tamarind
Zinc 1.5mg 0.1mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.086mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 1.3µg Tamarind
Vitamin A 13IU 30IU Tamarind
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 2µg Tamarind
Vitamin E 0.1mg Tamarind
Vitamin C 1.6mg 3.5mg Tamarind
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.152mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 1.938mg Tamarind
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.143mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.066mg Falafel
Folate 93µg 14µg Falafel
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.018mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.139mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.014mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.272g Tamarind
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.181g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.059g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Tamarind
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%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 266mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.111g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamarind
Tamarind is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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
  2. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.