Falafel vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between falafel and tomato paste
- Falafel is richer in folate, manganese, and phosphorus, yet tomato paste is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B3, potassium, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for tomato paste is 30% higher.
- Falafel contains 24 times more saturated fat than tomato paste. Falafel contains 2.383g of saturated fat, while tomato paste contains 0.1g.
- Falafel has a lower glycemic index than tomato paste.
Food types used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +95.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +138.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +131.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +128.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +73.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +41.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +430% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +143.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +105.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +675% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1268.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +7500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +194.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +72.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.31 g
Fats:
17.8 g
Carbs:
31.84 g
Water:
34.62 g
Other:
2.43 g
Protein:
4.32 g
Fats:
0.47 g
Carbs:
18.91 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
2.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +208.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3687.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +68.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +112.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.383 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.16 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.1 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.16 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15080.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2500% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.8% |
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 vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 4.3mg | 29% | |
| Fats | 17.8g | 0.47g | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 0.16g | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 0.067g | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 21.9mg | 23% |
| Folate | 93µg | 12µg | 20% |
| Protein | 13.31g | 4.32g | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 0.302mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 16% | |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 83mg | 16% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 82kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 3.076mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 1014mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.365mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 11.4µg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 294mg | 59mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 0.1g | 10% |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 42mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 0.63mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 76µg | 8% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 5.3µg | 8% |
| Choline | 38.5mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.216mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.06mg | 7% |
| Fructose | 5.85g | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 2.98mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 18.91g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.142mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 36mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.153mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 14.81g | N/A |
| Sugar | 12.18g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.22g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 0.124mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 235mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.283g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.