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Falafel vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Falafel and Zucchini

  • Falafel is higher in Iron, Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Folate, Magnesium, and Zinc, yet Zucchini is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Falafel covers your daily Iron needs 38% more than Zucchini.
  • Falafel contains 37 times more Sodium than Zucchini. While Falafel contains 294mg of Sodium, Zucchini contains only 8mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw.

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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 Calcium +237.5%
Contains more Iron +824.3%
Contains more Magnesium +355.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +405.3%
Contains more Potassium +124.1%
Contains more Zinc +368.8%
Contains more Copper +386.8%
Contains more Manganese +290.4%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Contains more Calcium +237.5%
Contains more Iron +824.3%
Contains more Magnesium +355.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +405.3%
Contains more Potassium +124.1%
Contains more Zinc +368.8%
Contains more Copper +386.8%
Contains more Manganese +290.4%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +224.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.1%
Contains more Folate +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1438.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +1018.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 60% 12% 22% 9% 13% 38% 18% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +224.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +131.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.1%
Contains more Folate +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1438.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +1018.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1000%
Contains more Fats +5462.5%
Contains more Carbs +923.8%
Contains more Other +326.3%
Contains more Water +173.8%
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Protein +1000%
Contains more Fats +5462.5%
Contains more Carbs +923.8%
Contains more Other +326.3%
Contains more Water +173.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92363.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4471.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92363.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4471.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Falafel Zucchini
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Zucchini Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 2.11g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 1.21g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 0.32g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 3.11g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 17kcal Falafel
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 2.5g Falafel
Fiber 1g Zucchini
Calcium 54mg 16mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 0.37mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 18mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 38mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 261mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 8mg Zucchini
Zinc 1.5mg 0.32mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.053mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.177mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 0.2µg Falafel
Vitamin A 13IU 200IU Zucchini
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 10µg Zucchini
Vitamin E 0.12mg Zucchini
Vitamin C 1.6mg 17.9mg Zucchini
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.045mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.094mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.451mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.204mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.163mg Zucchini
Folate 93µg 24µg Falafel
Vitamin K 4.3µg Zucchini
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.01mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.029mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.044mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.071mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.067mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.018mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.043mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.054mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.026mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.084g Zucchini
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.011g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.091g Falafel
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Zucchini
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
18%
Falafel
16%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 286mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.299g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/nutrients
  2. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.