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Falafel vs. Vermicelli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Falafel and Vermicelli

  • Falafel has more Phosphorus, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin B2, however, Vermicelli has more Copper, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Vermicelli's daily need coverage for Copper is 184% more.
  • Vermicelli is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Falafel, home-prepared and Vermicelli, made from soy.

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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 Iron +89%
Contains more Magnesium +4000%
Contains more Phosphorus +860%
Contains more Potassium +19400%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +182.7%
Contains more Copper +642.6%
Contains more Selenium +2600%
Equal in Calcium - 55
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 17% 68% 2% 9% 1% 1% 116% 639% 0% 148%
Contains more Iron +89%
Contains more Magnesium +4000%
Contains more Phosphorus +860%
Contains more Potassium +19400%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +182.7%
Contains more Copper +642.6%
Contains more Selenium +2600%
Equal in Calcium - 55

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +184.6%
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 3% 11% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +184.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +13210%
Contains more Fats +17700%
Contains more Water +190.9%
Contains more Carbs +158.5%
Contains more Other +129.6%
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
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 g
Contains more Protein +13210%
Contains more Fats +17700%
Contains more Water +190.9%
Contains more Carbs +158.5%
Contains more Other +129.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78138.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10046.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
21% 19% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78138.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10046.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Vermicelli Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 78.42g Vermicelli
Protein 13.31g 0.1g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 0.1g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 82.32g Vermicelli
Calories 333kcal 331kcal Falafel
Sugar 17.44g Falafel
Fiber 3.9g Vermicelli
Calcium 54mg 55mg Vermicelli
Iron 3.42mg 1.81mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 2mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 20mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 3mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 4mg Vermicelli
Zinc 1.5mg 4.24mg Vermicelli
Copper 0.258mg 1.916mg Vermicelli
Manganese 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 27µg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 13IU 37IU Vermicelli
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 2µg Vermicelli
Vitamin E 0.51mg Vermicelli
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0mg Falafel
Folate 93µg 0µg Falafel
Vitamin K 3.8µg Vermicelli
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
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.014g Vermicelli
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.013g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.041g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Vermicelli
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
2%
Vermicelli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
100%
Vermicelli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 290mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.369g)
Which food is cheaper?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Vermicelli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169884/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.