Hummus vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between hummus and falafel?
- Hummus is richer in copper and vitamin B6, while falafel is higher in iron, potassium, vitamin B2, and monounsaturated fat.
- Hummus's daily need coverage for copper is 30% higher.
- Falafel has 2 times less vitamin B6 than hummus. Hummus has 0.2mg of vitamin B6, while falafel has 0.125mg.
- Hummus is lower in saturated fat.
- Falafel has a higher glycemic index (33) than hummus (6).
We used Hummus, commercial and Falafel, home-prepared 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 CopperCopper | +104.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +160% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +42.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +156.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +23.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +159.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +79.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +121.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +92.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +68.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +85.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +122.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +151.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.527mg | 0.258mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.039g | 10.171g | 15% |
| Fats | 9.6g | 17.8g | 13% |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 3.42mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 228mg | 585mg | 11% |
| Protein | 7.9g | 13.31g | 11% |
| Calories | 166kcal | 333kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.064mg | 0.166mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 14.29g | 31.84g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.125mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.437g | 2.383g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.613g | 4.16g | 4% |
| Sodium | 379mg | 294mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.773mg | 0.691mg | 4% |
| Folate | 83µg | 93µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0.292mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.582mg | 1.044mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.146mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 2.6µg | 1µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.83mg | 1.5mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 71mg | 82mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 176mg | 192mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 54mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 8.29g | 31.84g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 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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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hummus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.946g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Hummus is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
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)
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.