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Falafel vs. Tofu yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Falafel and Tofu yogurt

  • Falafel is richer in Iron, Phosphorus, Folate, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, yet Tofu yogurt is richer in Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Falafel is 30% higher.
  • Falafel contains 16 times more Folate than Tofu yogurt. Falafel contains 93µg of Folate, while Tofu yogurt contains 6µg.
  • Tofu yogurt contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and Tofu yogurt.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 35% 4.1% 40% 25% 8.5% 16% 4.6% 0% 71%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +105%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1144.7%
Contains more IronIron +222.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +244%
Contains more ZincZinc +383.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +405.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +118.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1200%

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% 0.78% 0% 0% 37% 38% 20% 18% 29% 0% 0% 70% 0%
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 8.3% 2% 6.2% 0% 15% 4.6% 4.5% 0% 4.6% 0% 8.8% 4.5% 26%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +143.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +730%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +335%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +525%
Contains more FolateFolate +1450%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +153.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
4% 2% 16% 78%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 15.96 g
Water: 77.5 g
Other: 1.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +280.3%
Contains more FatsFats +888.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +99.5%
Contains more OtherOther +96%
Contains more WaterWater +123.9%

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
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.017 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2442.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +309%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Tofu yogurt Opinion
Calories 333kcal 94kcal Falafel
Protein 13.31g 3.5g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 1.8g Falafel
Vitamin C 1.6mg 2.5mg Tofu yogurt
Net carbs 31.84g 15.76g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 15.96g Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 40mg Falafel
Calcium 54mg 118mg Tofu yogurt
Potassium 585mg 47mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 1.06mg Falafel
Sugar 1.24g Falafel
Fiber 0.2g Tofu yogurt
Copper 0.258mg 0.075mg Falafel
Zinc 1.5mg 0.31mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 38mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 35mg Tofu yogurt
Vitamin A 13IU 33IU Tofu yogurt
Vitamin A 1µg 2µg Tofu yogurt
Vitamin E 0.31mg Tofu yogurt
Manganese 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 13µg Tofu yogurt
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.06mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.02mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.24mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.02mg Falafel
Vitamin K 3.5µg Tofu yogurt
Folate 93µg 6µg Falafel
Choline 48.4mg Tofu yogurt
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.259g Tofu yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.4g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 1.017g Falafel
Tryptophan 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Tofu yogurt
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
7%
Tofu yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
23%
Tofu yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu yogurt
Tofu yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tofu yogurt
Tofu yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.124g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu yogurt
Tofu yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu yogurt
Tofu yogurt is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.24g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Tofu yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167722/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.