Falafel vs. Khorasan wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between falafel and khorasan wheat?
- Khorasan wheat has more selenium, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, copper, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B5, and magnesium than falafel.
- Khorasan wheat's daily need coverage for selenium is 146% higher.
- Khorasan wheat has 59 times less sodium than falafel. Falafel has 294mg of sodium, while khorasan wheat has 5mg.
We used Falafel, home-prepared and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +145.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +45.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +58.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +10.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +96.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +145.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +89.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +295.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +8050% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +287.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +10.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +510.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +225% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +107.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.31 g
Fats:
17.8 g
Carbs:
31.84 g
Water:
34.62 g
Other:
2.43 g
Protein:
14.54 g
Fats:
2.13 g
Carbs:
70.58 g
Water:
11.07 g
Other:
1.68 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +735.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +212.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +121.7% |
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Protein
~14.54g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.383 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.16 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.196 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.621 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4675.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +569.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.8% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 1µg | 81.5µg | 146% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 2.735mg | 89% |
| Fiber | 11.1g | 44% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.566mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 6.375mg | 33% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.506mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 364mg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 0.213g | 25% |
| Fats | 17.8g | 2.13g | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 0.621g | 24% |
| Folate | 93µg | 23% | |
| Starch | 52.41g | 22% | |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 3.68mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 5mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 70.58g | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.949mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 130mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 0.196g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.259mg | 10% |
| Choline | 25.8mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 585mg | 403mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 3.77mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.61mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 54mg | 22mg | 3% |
| Protein | 13.31g | 14.54g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.184mg | 1% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 337kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 59.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.84g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.442mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0.566mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 1.112mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.251mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0.772mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 0.687mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.379mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.048g | N/A |
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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
150%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Khorasan wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Khorasan wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.187g)
Which food is cheaper?
Khorasan wheat is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Khorasan wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Khorasan wheat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)