Falafel vs. White beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are falafel and white beans different?
- Falafel is higher than white beans in phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Falafel covers your daily need for sodium, 13% more than white beans.
- Falafel contains 328 times more monounsaturated fat than white beans. Falafel contains 10.171g of monounsaturated fat, while white beans contains 0.031g.
- White beans is lower in sodium.
Falafel, home-prepared and Beans, white, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types were used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +30.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +69.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +30% |
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 Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +23.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +260.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +645.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +34.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.8% |
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:
9.73 g
Fats:
0.35 g
Carbs:
25.09 g
Water:
63.08 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4985.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +82.2% |
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
0.091 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.152 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +32709.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2636.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.2% |
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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fats | 17.8g | 0.35g | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 0.152g | 27% |
| Fiber | 6.3g | 25% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 0.031g | 25% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 6mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 113mg | 11% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 139kcal | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 0.091g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.046mg | 9% |
| Protein | 13.31g | 9.73g | 7% |
| Choline | 35.1mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.94mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 0.14mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 63mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 3.7mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 90mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.287mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 3% | |
| Folate | 93µg | 81µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.093mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.118mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 0.636mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 25.09g | 2% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 561mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 1.3µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 1.38mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.229mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 18.79g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.34g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.409mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0.429mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 0.776mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0.526mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 0.509mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.271mg | 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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
White beans contains less Sodium (difference - 288mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.292g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
White beans is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.