Matzo vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between matzo and falafel
- Matzo is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3, yet falafel is higher in copper, folate, phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium.
- Matzo covers your daily selenium needs 65% more than falafel.
- Matzo contains 4 times more vitamin B3 than falafel. While matzo contains 3.892mg of vitamin B3, falafel contains only 1.044mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in matzo is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Crackers, matzo, plain 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 SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3590% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +228% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +315.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +422.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +330% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +120.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +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" 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 B1Vitamin B1 | +165.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +75.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +272.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +51.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +447.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +162.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1171.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +705.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +305% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7908.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +589.9% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 36.9µg | 1µg | 65% |
| Fats | 1.4g | 17.8g | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.127g | 10.171g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.603g | 4.16g | 24% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.258mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.387mg | 0.146mg | 20% |
| Folate | 17µg | 93µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.892mg | 1.044mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 83.7g | 31.84g | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 89mg | 192mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 82mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 585mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 294mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 2.383g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.291mg | 0.166mg | 10% |
| Protein | 10g | 13.31g | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.68mg | 1.5mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 54mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.443mg | 0.292mg | 3% |
| Calories | 395kcal | 333kcal | 3% |
| Iron | 3.16mg | 3.42mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.65mg | 0.691mg | 2% |
| Choline | 10.8mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.115mg | 0.125mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 80.7g | 31.84g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.29g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.116mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.267mg | 0.492mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.371mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.692mg | 0.944mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.193mg | 0.856mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.176mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.494mg | 0.707mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.42mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.213mg | 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 contains less Sodium?
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Matzo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.157g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
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)
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.