Falafel vs. Walnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between falafel and walnut
- Falafel has less copper, manganese, vitamin B6, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B1, zinc, and selenium than walnut.
- Walnut covers your daily need for copper, 148% more than falafel.
- Falafel has 147 times more sodium than walnut. While falafel has 294mg of sodium, walnut has only 2mg.
- The glycemic index of falafel is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Falafel, home-prepared and Nuts, walnuts, english.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +32.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +92.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +81.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +514.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +106% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +394.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +390% |
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 CVitamin C | +23.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +133.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +95.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +329.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +132.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +750.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +266.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -61.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1034% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 47.174g | 287% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 1.586mg | 148% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 3.414mg | 118% |
| Fats | 17.8g | 65.21g | 73% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.537mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 27% | |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 346mg | 22% |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 158mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 6.126g | 17% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 654kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.341mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 3.09mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 2mg | 13% |
| Choline | 39.2mg | 7% | |
| Selenium | 1µg | 4.9µg | 7% |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 13.71g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 2.91mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 585mg | 441mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 98mg | 4% |
| Protein | 13.31g | 15.23g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 8.933g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 1.125mg | 1% |
| Folate | 93µg | 98µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 1.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 7.01g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.61g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.06g | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.596mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0.625mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 1.17mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.236mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0.711mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 0.753mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.391mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.09g | 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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
152%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 292mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Walnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Walnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.61g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.743g)
Which food is cheaper?
Falafel is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)