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 IronIron | +22.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +200% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1400% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +69.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +37% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +30% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +104.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +89.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +564.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +118.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +193.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +85.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +375.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2866.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +96.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.1% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5519.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6950.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.691mg | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 0.059g | 27% |
| Fats | 17.8g | 0.6g | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 0.181g | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.428mg | 24% |
| Protein | 13.31g | 2.8g | 21% |
| Folate | 93µg | 14µg | 20% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 20% | |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.086mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 0.1mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 28mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 113mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 0.272g | 10% |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 62.5g | 10% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 2.8mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 1.938mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.066mg | 5% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 239kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.143mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 92mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 3.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 54mg | 74mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.152mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 1.3µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 628mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 57.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.8g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 266mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.111g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamarind is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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