Falafel vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Falafel and Waffle
- Falafel is higher in Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Potassium, and Folate, yet Waffle is higher in Selenium, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
- Waffle covers your daily Selenium needs 82% more than Falafel.
- Falafel contains 4 times more Magnesium than Waffle. While Falafel contains 82mg of Magnesium, Waffle contains only 19mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe.
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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.
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Iron
+48.1%
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Magnesium
+331.6%
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Potassium
+267.9%
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Sodium
-42.5%
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Zinc
+120.6%
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Copper
+316.1%
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Manganese
+160.8%
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Calcium
+372.2%
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Selenium
+4520%
Equal in Phosphorus - 190
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Iron
+48.1%
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Magnesium
+331.6%
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Potassium
+267.9%
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Sodium
-42.5%
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Zinc
+120.6%
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Copper
+316.1%
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Manganese
+160.8%
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Calcium
+372.2%
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Selenium
+4520%
Equal in Phosphorus - 190
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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Vitamin C
+300%
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Vitamin B6
+123.2%
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Folate
+102.2%
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Vitamin A
+1653.8%
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Vitamin B1
+80.1%
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Vitamin B2
+109%
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Vitamin B3
+98.6%
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Vitamin B5
+66.1%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+300%
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Vitamin B6
+123.2%
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Folate
+102.2%
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Vitamin A
+1653.8%
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Vitamin B1
+80.1%
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Vitamin B2
+109%
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Vitamin B3
+98.6%
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Vitamin B5
+66.1%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+68.5%
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Fats
+26.2%
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Water
+21.3%
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+27.6%
Equal in Carbs - 32.9
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Protein
+68.5%
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+26.2%
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Water
+21.3%
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+27.6%
Equal in Carbs - 32.9
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-16.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+188.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+63.1%
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Saturated Fat
-16.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+188.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+63.1%
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 31.84g | 32.9g |
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| Protein | 13.31g | 7.9g |
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| Fats | 17.8g | 14.1g |
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| Carbs | 31.84g | 32.9g |
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| Calories | 333kcal | 291kcal |
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| Calcium | 54mg | 255mg |
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| Iron | 3.42mg | 2.31mg |
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| Magnesium | 82mg | 19mg |
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| Phosphorus | 192mg | 190mg |
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| Potassium | 585mg | 159mg |
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| Sodium | 294mg | 511mg |
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| Zinc | 1.5mg | 0.68mg |
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| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.062mg |
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| Manganese | 0.691mg | 0.265mg |
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| Selenium | 1µg | 46.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 13IU | 228IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 65µg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.263mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.347mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 2.073mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.485mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.056mg |
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| Folate | 93µg | 46µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.25µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.099mg |
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| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.289mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0.362mg |
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| Leucine | 0.944mg | 0.63mg |
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| Lysine | 0.856mg | 0.384mg |
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| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.179mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0.395mg |
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| Valine | 0.562mg | 0.409mg |
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| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.187mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 69mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.383g | 2.866g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.171g | 3.521g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 6.785g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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66%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 217mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.483g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.