Falafel vs. Winged bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between falafel and winged bean?
- Falafel is higher in phosphorus, folate, iron, magnesium, and manganese; however, winged bean is richer in copper and vitamin B1.
- Winged bean's daily need coverage for copper is 125% more.
- Winged bean contains 11 times less saturated fat than falafel. Falafel contains 2.383g of saturated fat, while winged bean contains 0.222g.
We used Falafel, home-prepared and Winged bean tuber, raw types 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 | +241.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +80% |
Contains more IronIron | +71% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +326.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +29.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +42.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +437.2% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.1% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +11.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +151.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +66.7% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +389.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +159.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +57.1% |
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:
11.6 g
Fats:
0.9 g
Carbs:
28.1 g
Water:
57.4 g
Other:
2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1877.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +21.5% |
Contains more WaterWater | +65.8% |
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
0.222 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.234 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.174 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4246.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2290.8% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.7% |
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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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in Sugar | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Copper | 0.258mg | 1.386mg | 125% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 0.174g | 27% |
Fats | 17.8g | 0.9g | 26% |
Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 0.234g | 25% |
Phosphorus | 192mg | 45mg | 21% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.379mg | 19% |
Folate | 93µg | 19µg | 19% |
Iron | 3.42mg | 2mg | 18% |
Magnesium | 82mg | 24mg | 14% |
Sodium | 294mg | 35mg | 11% |
Saturated fat | 2.383g | 0.222g | 10% |
Calories | 333kcal | 148kcal | 9% |
Manganese | 0.691mg | 0.532mg | 7% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.116mg | 4% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.075mg | 4% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 1.64mg | 4% |
Protein | 13.31g | 11.6g | 3% |
Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
Calcium | 54mg | 30mg | 2% |
Zinc | 1.5mg | 1.39mg | 1% |
Carbs | 31.84g | 28.1g | 1% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.149mg | 1% |
Selenium | 1µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 31.84g | 28.1g | N/A |
Potassium | 585mg | 586mg | 0% |
Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.252mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.451mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0.425mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.944mg | 0.64mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.856mg | 0.592mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0.451mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.562mg | 0.599mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.241mg | 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%

15%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%

75%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Winged bean contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Winged bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.161g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Winged bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?

Winged bean is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)