Lamb vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between lamb and falafel
- Lamb has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, and zinc; however, falafel is richer in manganese, iron, folate, and copper.
- Lamb covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 106% more than falafel.
- Falafel has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of falafel is 33, while the glycemic index of lamb is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +197.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2540% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +256.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +217.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +88.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +81.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +116.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3040.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +537.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +126% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +416.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +84.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +55.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +196.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +175.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 0µg | 106% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 1µg | 46% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 1.044mg | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 0mg | 32% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.691mg | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 8.83g | 2.383g | 29% |
| Zinc | 4.46mg | 1.5mg | 27% |
| Protein | 24.52g | 13.31g | 22% |
| Folate | 18µg | 93µg | 19% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 3.42mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 4.16g | 18% |
| Choline | 93.7mg | 17% | |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.258mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 82mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 0g | 31.84g | 11% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 294mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 585mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 0.292mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.166mg | 6% |
| Fats | 20.94g | 17.8g | 5% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 54mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.146mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.82g | 10.171g | 3% |
| Calories | 294kcal | 333kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 192mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 31.84g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.05mg | 0.492mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 0.944mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.166mg | 0.856mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0.707mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.323mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.777mg | 0.364mg | 0% |
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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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17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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60%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 222mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.447g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals