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Marinara sauce vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Marinara sauce and Falafel

  • Marinara sauce is richer in Vitamin B3, yet Falafel is richer in Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Folate, Copper, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Falafel is 33% higher.
  • Marinara sauce contains 4 times more Vitamin B3 than Falafel. Marinara sauce contains 3.917mg of Vitamin B3, while Falafel contains 1.044mg.
  • Marinara sauce contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium 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 -89.8%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +338.5%
Contains more Magnesium +355.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +464.7%
Contains more Potassium +83.4%
Contains more Zinc +650%
Contains more Copper +218.5%
Contains more Manganese +404.4%
Equal in Selenium - 1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 30% 13% 15% 29% 4% 6% 27% 18% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +338.5%
Contains more Magnesium +355.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +464.7%
Contains more Potassium +83.4%
Contains more Zinc +650%
Contains more Copper +218.5%
Contains more Manganese +404.4%
Equal in Selenium - 1

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 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +275.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +508.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.1%
Contains more Folate +615.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 39% 48% 0% 7% 6% 15% 74% 0% 40% 10% 0% 35%
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 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +275.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +508.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.1%
Contains more Folate +615.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +152.4%
Contains more Protein +844%
Contains more Fats +1102.7%
Contains more Carbs +295%
Contains more Other +46.4%
8% 87%
Protein: 1.41 g
Fats: 1.48 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 87.39 g
Other: 1.66 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 +152.4%
Contains more Protein +844%
Contains more Fats +1102.7%
Contains more Carbs +295%
Contains more Other +46.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2597.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +718.9%
16% 36% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2597.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +718.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marinara sauce Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 6.26g 31.84g Falafel
Protein 1.41g 13.31g Falafel
Fats 1.48g 17.8g Falafel
Carbs 8.06g 31.84g Falafel
Calories 51kcal 333kcal Falafel
Sugar 5.5g Falafel
Fiber 1.8g Marinara sauce
Calcium 27mg 54mg Falafel
Iron 0.78mg 3.42mg Falafel
Magnesium 18mg 82mg Falafel
Phosphorus 34mg 192mg Falafel
Potassium 319mg 585mg Falafel
Sodium 30mg 294mg Marinara sauce
Zinc 0.2mg 1.5mg Falafel
Copper 0.081mg 0.258mg Falafel
Manganese 0.137mg 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 1.1µg 1µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin A 650IU 13IU Marinara sauce
Vitamin A RAE 33µg 1µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin E 2.4mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin C 2mg 1.6mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.146mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.166mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 3.917mg 1.044mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B5 0.292mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.173mg 0.125mg Marinara sauce
Folate 13µg 93µg Falafel
Vitamin K 13.9µg Marinara sauce
Tryptophan 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg Falafel
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 0.17g 2.383g Marinara sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.377g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 4.16g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marinara sauce Falafel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
23%
Marinara sauce
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Marinara sauce
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.213g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Marinara sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171597/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.