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Falafel vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between falafel and tortilla

  • Falafel has more manganese, copper, magnesium, potassium, and zinc, while tortilla has more selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
  • Tortilla's daily need coverage for selenium is 28% higher.
  • Tortilla contains 8 times less saturated fat than falafel. Falafel contains 2.383g of saturated fat, while tortilla contains 0.296g.
  • Falafel has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of falafel is 33, while the glycemic index of tortilla is 52.

The food types used in this comparison are Falafel, home-prepared and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).

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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 14% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +331.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +457.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +152.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +368.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +157.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29.6%
Contains more IronIron +11.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1560%

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%
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 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +153.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +295.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Folate ~98µg
~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
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +82.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1773.7%
Contains more OtherOther +29.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +56.8%
Contains more WaterWater +15.4%

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
34% 21% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.391 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5397.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +963.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Tortilla DV% diff.
Selenium 1µg 16.6µg 28%
Fats 17.8g 0.95g 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.391g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 10.171g 0.185g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.37mg 19%
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 4.125mg 19%
Starch 43.02g 18%
Manganese 0.691mg 0.268mg 18%
Copper 0.258mg 0.102mg 17%
Magnesium 82mg 19mg 15%
Potassium 585mg 105mg 14%
Protein 13.31g 7.28g 12%
Zinc 1.5mg 0.32mg 11%
Fiber 2.4g 10%
Saturated fat 2.383g 0.296g 9%
Sodium 294mg 482mg 8%
Phosphorus 192mg 146mg 7%
Carbs 31.84g 49.94g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.06mg 5%
Calories 333kcal 237kcal 5%
Iron 3.42mg 3.81mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.114mg 4%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg 2%
Calcium 54mg 70mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.17mg 2%
Folate 93µg 98µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Net carbs 31.84g 47.54g N/A
Sugar 2.75g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.492mg 0.182mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.286mg 0%
Leucine 0.944mg 0.53mg 0%
Lysine 0.856mg 0.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.187mg 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.375mg 0%
Valine 0.562mg 0.326mg 0%
Histidine 0.364mg 0.165mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel Tortilla
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
23%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.087g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 188mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.