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Falafel vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Falafel and Tomato sauce

  • Falafel is higher than Tomato sauce in Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Folate, Magnesium, Copper, Zinc, and Vitamin B1.
  • Falafel covers your daily Iron needs 31% more than Tomato sauce.
  • Falafel contains 58 times more Saturated Fat than Tomato sauce. While Falafel contains 2.383g of Saturated Fat, Tomato sauce contains only 0.041g.

Food varieties used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and Tomato sauce, canned, no 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 Calcium +285.7%
Contains more Iron +256.3%
Contains more Magnesium +446.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +611.1%
Contains more Potassium +97%
Contains more Zinc +581.8%
Contains more Copper +124.3%
Contains more Manganese +511.5%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
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 5% 36% 11% 12% 27% 2% 6% 39% 15% 4%
Contains more Calcium +285.7%
Contains more Iron +256.3%
Contains more Magnesium +446.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +611.1%
Contains more Potassium +97%
Contains more Zinc +581.8%
Contains more Copper +124.3%
Contains more Manganese +511.5%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%

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 B1 +508.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +155.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.6%
Contains more Folate +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +3246.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +337.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.991
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.309
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 27% 29% 0% 24% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 7% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +508.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +155.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.6%
Contains more Folate +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +3246.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +337.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.991
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.309

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1009.2%
Contains more Fats +5833.3%
Contains more Carbs +499.6%
Contains more Other +27.2%
Contains more Water +163.7%
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
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Protein +1009.2%
Contains more Fats +5833.3%
Contains more Carbs +499.6%
Contains more Other +27.2%
Contains more Water +163.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23015.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3338%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +23015.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3338%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Falafel Tomato sauce
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 Tomato sauce Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 3.81g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 1.2g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 0.3g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 5.31g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 24kcal Falafel
Fructose 1.67g Tomato sauce
Sugar 3.56g Falafel
Fiber 1.5g Tomato sauce
Calcium 54mg 14mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 0.96mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 15mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 27mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 297mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 11mg Tomato sauce
Zinc 1.5mg 0.22mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.115mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.113mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 0.6µg Falafel
Vitamin A 13IU 435IU Tomato sauce
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 22µg Tomato sauce
Vitamin E 1.44mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin C 1.6mg 7mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.024mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.065mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.991mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.309mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.098mg Falafel
Folate 93µg 9µg Falafel
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tomato sauce
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.009mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.037mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.025mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.034mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.037mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.008mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.036mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.025mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.02mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.041g Tomato sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.044g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.121g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Tomato sauce
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
14%
Tomato sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
15%
Tomato sauce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 283mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.342g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.56g)
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. Tomato sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/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.