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Corn raw vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Corn raw and Falafel

  • Falafel is higher than Corn raw in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Folate, Magnesium, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Falafel covers your daily Iron needs 36% more than Corn raw.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Corn raw is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Corn, sweet, yellow, raw 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 less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Calcium +2600%
Contains more Iron +557.7%
Contains more Magnesium +121.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.7%
Contains more Potassium +116.7%
Contains more Zinc +226.1%
Contains more Copper +377.8%
Contains more Manganese +323.9%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 20% 27% 39% 24% 2% 13% 18% 22% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Calcium +2600%
Contains more Iron +557.7%
Contains more Magnesium +121.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.7%
Contains more Potassium +116.7%
Contains more Zinc +226.1%
Contains more Copper +377.8%
Contains more Manganese +323.9%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%

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 A +1338.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +325%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +201.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.4%
Contains more Folate +121.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.146
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 2% 0% 23% 39% 13% 34% 44% 22% 32% 0% 1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +1338.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +325%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +201.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.4%
Contains more Folate +121.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.146

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +119.7%
Contains more Protein +307%
Contains more Fats +1218.5%
Contains more Carbs +70.3%
Contains more Other +285.7%
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 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 Water +119.7%
Contains more Protein +307%
Contains more Fats +1218.5%
Contains more Carbs +70.3%
Contains more Other +285.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2254.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +754.2%
26% 35% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.487 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2254.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +754.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn raw Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 16.7g 31.84g Falafel
Protein 3.27g 13.31g Falafel
Fats 1.35g 17.8g Falafel
Carbs 18.7g 31.84g Falafel
Calories 86kcal 333kcal Falafel
Starch 5.7g Corn raw
Fructose 1.94g Corn raw
Sugar 6.26g Falafel
Fiber 2g Corn raw
Calcium 2mg 54mg Falafel
Iron 0.52mg 3.42mg Falafel
Magnesium 37mg 82mg Falafel
Phosphorus 89mg 192mg Falafel
Potassium 270mg 585mg Falafel
Sodium 15mg 294mg Corn raw
Zinc 0.46mg 1.5mg Falafel
Copper 0.054mg 0.258mg Falafel
Manganese 0.163mg 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 0.6µg 1µg Falafel
Vitamin A 187IU 13IU Corn raw
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 1µg Corn raw
Vitamin E 0.07mg Corn raw
Vitamin C 6.8mg 1.6mg Corn raw
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.146mg Corn raw
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.166mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.77mg 1.044mg Corn raw
Vitamin B5 0.717mg 0.292mg Corn raw
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.125mg Falafel
Folate 42µg 93µg Falafel
Vitamin K 0.3µg Corn raw
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.129mg 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.129mg 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.348mg 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.137mg 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.067mg 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.185mg 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.089mg 0.364mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 0.325g 2.383g Corn raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.432g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.487g 4.16g Falafel
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g Corn raw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g Corn raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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%
Corn raw
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Corn raw
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn raw
Corn raw contains less Sodium (difference - 279mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.058g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn raw
Corn raw is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn raw
Corn raw is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/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.