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Falafel vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between falafel and thyme?

  • The amount of vitamin C, iron, vitamin A, manganese, calcium, copper, vitamin B2, magnesium, and vitamin B6 in thyme is higher than in falafel.
  • Thyme's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 176% more.
  • Thyme contains 33 times less sodium than falafel. Falafel contains 294mg of sodium, while thyme contains 9mg.
  • Falafel has a lower glycemic index (33) than thyme (45).

We used Falafel, home-prepared and Thyme, fresh 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 59% 16% 52% 128% 86% 41% 82% 38% 90% 5.5%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 114% 122% 54% 654% 185% 49% 45% 1.2% 224% 0%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +95.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +650%
Contains more IronIron +410.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +115.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +148.8%
~equal in Potassium ~609mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 38% 20% 18% 29% 0% 0% 70% 0%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 534% 79% 0% 0% 12% 109% 34% 25% 80% 0% 0% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +204.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +9906.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +23700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +183.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +178.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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6% 2% 24% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.56 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 24.45 g
Water: 65.11 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +139.4%
Contains more FatsFats +959.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.2%
Contains more WaterWater +88.1%
Contains more OtherOther +31.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 61% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.383 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.16 g
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43% 8% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.467 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12456.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +682%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Thyme DV% diff.
Vitamin C 1.6mg 160.1mg 176%
Iron 3.42mg 17.45mg 175%
Fiber 14g 56%
Manganese 0.691mg 1.719mg 45%
Calcium 54mg 405mg 35%
Copper 0.258mg 0.555mg 33%
Vitamin A 1µg 238µg 26%
Fats 17.8g 1.68g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 10.171g 0.081g 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.532g 24%
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.471mg 23%
Magnesium 82mg 160mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.348mg 17%
Protein 13.31g 5.56g 16%
Sodium 294mg 9mg 12%
Phosphorus 192mg 106mg 12%
Folate 93µg 45µg 12%
Calories 333kcal 101kcal 12%
Saturated fat 2.383g 0.467g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.048mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 1.824mg 5%
Zinc 1.5mg 1.81mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.409mg 2%
Selenium 1µg 2%
Carbs 31.84g 24.45g 2%
Potassium 585mg 609mg 1%
Net carbs 31.84g 10.45g N/A
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.492mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.285mg 0%
Leucine 0.944mg 0.262mg 0%
Lysine 0.856mg 0.126mg 0%
Methionine 0.187mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0%
Valine 0.562mg 0.307mg 0%
Histidine 0.364mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel Thyme
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
17%
Falafel
70%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 285mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.916g)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thyme
Thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/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.