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Focaccia vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between focaccia and falafel

  • Focaccia has more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, and vitamin B2, while falafel has more copper, magnesium, manganese, and potassium.
  • Focaccia's daily need coverage for selenium is 27% higher.
  • Falafel contains 4 times less vitamin B3 than focaccia. Focaccia contains 3.67mg of vitamin B3, while falafel contains 1.044mg.
  • The amount of sodium in falafel is lower.
  • Falafel has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of falafel is 33, while the glycemic index of focaccia is 63.

The food types used in this comparison are Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain and Falafel, home-prepared.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 11% 10% 119% 30% 36% 55% 73% 47% 87%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 59% 16% 52% 128% 86% 41% 82% 38% 90% 5.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1490%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +310%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +54.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +413.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +183.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +89.8%
~equal in Iron ~3.42mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 28% 0% 118% 69% 69% 39% 26% 0% 14% 104% 1.6%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 38% 20% 18% 29% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +221.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +251.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +120.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +48.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.5%
Contains more WaterWater +32.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +51.8%
Contains more FatsFats +125.6%
Contains more OtherOther +50.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 75% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.877 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.994 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.383 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.16 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +79.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +318.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Focaccia Falafel DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.47mg 0.146mg 27%
Selenium 15.9µg 1µg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.994g 4.16g 21%
Copper 0.091mg 0.258mg 19%
Vitamin B3 3.67mg 1.044mg 16%
Fats 7.89g 17.8g 15%
Magnesium 20mg 82mg 15%
Manganese 0.364mg 0.691mg 14%
Potassium 114mg 585mg 14%
Sodium 561mg 294mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 5.67g 10.171g 11%
Folate 138µg 93µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.166mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.42mg 9%
Protein 8.77g 13.31g 9%
Phosphorus 128mg 192mg 9%
Fiber 1.8g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 0.292mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.877g 2.383g 7%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 5%
Calories 249kcal 333kcal 4%
Iron 3.16mg 3.42mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg 2%
Zinc 1.33mg 1.5mg 2%
Calcium 35mg 54mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.125mg 1%
Choline 2.9mg 1%
Carbs 35.82g 31.84g 1%
Net carbs 34.02g 31.84g N/A
Sugar 1.75g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0%
Threonine 0.492mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0%
Leucine 0.944mg 0%
Lysine 0.856mg 0%
Methionine 0.187mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0%
Valine 0.562mg 0%
Histidine 0.364mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Focaccia Falafel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
36%
Focaccia
17%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Focaccia
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.506g)
Which food is cheaper?
Focaccia
Focaccia is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 267mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
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)

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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/nutrients
  2. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.