Maize vs Falafel - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Maize and Falafel
- Falafel is higher than Maize in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Folate, Magnesium, Zinc, and Potassium.
- Falafel covers your daily Iron needs 36% more than Maize.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Maize 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Sodium
-94.9%
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Iron
+557.7%
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Calcium
+2600%
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Potassium
+116.7%
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Magnesium
+121.6%
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Copper
+377.8%
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Zinc
+226.1%
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Phosphorus
+115.7%
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-94.9%
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Iron
+557.7%
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Calcium
+2600%
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Potassium
+116.7%
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Magnesium
+121.6%
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Copper
+377.8%
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Zinc
+226.1%
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Phosphorus
+115.7%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin C
+325%
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Vitamin A
+1338.5%
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Vitamin B3
+69.5%
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Vitamin B5
+145.5%
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Vitamin B2
+201.8%
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Vitamin B6
+34.4%
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Folate
+121.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.146
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+325%
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+1338.5%
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+69.5%
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+145.5%
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Vitamin B2
+201.8%
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Vitamin B6
+34.4%
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Folate
+121.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.146
Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
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18
Mineral Summary Score
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63
Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
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80%
Carbohydrates
19%
32%
Fats
6%
82%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in glycemic index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maize contains less Sodium (difference - 279mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maize is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.058g)
Which food is cheaper?
Maize is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Maize is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 86 | 333 |
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| Protein | 3.27 | 13.31 |
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| Fats | 1.35 | 17.8 |
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| Vitamin C | 6.8 | 1.6 |
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| Carbs | 18.7 | 31.84 |
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| Cholesterol | 0 | 0 | |
| Vitamin D | 0 | 0 | |
| Iron | 0.52 | 3.42 |
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| Calcium | 2 | 54 |
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| Potassium | 270 | 585 |
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| Magnesium | 37 | 82 |
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| Sugar | 6.26 |
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| Fiber | 2 |
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| Copper | 0.054 | 0.258 |
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| Zinc | 0.46 | 1.5 |
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| Starch | 5.7 |
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| Phosphorus | 89 | 192 |
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| Sodium | 15 | 294 |
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| Vitamin A | 187 | 13 |
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| Vitamin E | 0.07 |
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| Vitamin D | 0 | 0 | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.155 | 0.146 |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.055 | 0.166 |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.77 | 1.044 |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.717 | 0.292 |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.093 | 0.125 |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0 | 0 | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3 |
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| Folate | 42 | 93 |
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| Trans Fat | 0 | 0 | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.325 | 2.383 |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.432 | 10.171 |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.487 | 4.16 |
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| Tryptophan | 0.023 | 0.134 |
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| Threonine | 0.129 | 0.492 |
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| Isoleucine | 0.129 | 0.567 |
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| Leucine | 0.348 | 0.944 |
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| Lysine | 0.137 | 0.856 |
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| Methionine | 0.067 | 0.187 |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.15 | 0.707 |
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| Valine | 0.185 | 0.562 |
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| Histidine | 0.089 | 0.364 |
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| Fructose | 1.94 |
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