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Meatball vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Meatball and Falafel

  • Meatball has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B3, however, Falafel is richer in Iron, Manganese, Copper, and Folate.
  • Meatball covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 42% more than Falafel.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Meatballs, frozen, Italian style 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.
Meatball
Meatball
4
:
6
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Calcium +48.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.5%
Contains more Zinc +10.7%
Contains more Selenium +1430%
Contains more Iron +93.2%
Contains more Magnesium +164.5%
Contains more Potassium +97.6%
Contains less Sodium -55.9%
Contains more Copper +109.8%
Contains more Manganese +145%
Equal in Zinc - 1.5
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Falafel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains more Calcium +48.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.5%
Contains more Zinc +10.7%
Contains more Selenium +1430%
Contains more Iron +93.2%
Contains more Magnesium +164.5%
Contains more Potassium +97.6%
Contains less Sodium -55.9%
Contains more Copper +109.8%
Contains more Manganese +145%
Equal in Zinc - 1.5

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.
Meatball
Meatball
9
:
3
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Vitamin A +461.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +197.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +216.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +158.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.146
Meatball
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
Falafel
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 +461.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +197.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +216.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +158.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.146

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
3
:
2
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Fats +24.8%
Contains more Water +55%
Contains more Carbs +295%
Contains more Other +46.4%
Equal in Protein - 13.31
Meatball
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Falafel
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 Fats +24.8%
Contains more Water +55%
Contains more Carbs +295%
Contains more Other +46.4%
Equal in Protein - 13.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
0
:
3
Falafel
Falafel
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.3%
Meatball
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Falafel
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 5.76g 31.84g Falafel
Protein 14.4g 13.31g Meatball
Fats 22.21g 17.8g Meatball
Carbs 8.06g 31.84g Falafel
Calories 286kcal 333kcal Falafel
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g Falafel
Fiber 2.3g Meatball
Calcium 80mg 54mg Meatball
Iron 1.77mg 3.42mg Falafel
Magnesium 31mg 82mg Falafel
Phosphorus 239mg 192mg Meatball
Potassium 296mg 585mg Falafel
Sodium 666mg 294mg Falafel
Zinc 1.66mg 1.5mg Meatball
Copper 0.123mg 0.258mg Falafel
Manganese 0.282mg 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 15.3µg 1µg Meatball
Vitamin A 73IU 13IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 1µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.146mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.166mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 1.044mg Meatball
Vitamin B5 0.924mg 0.292mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.125mg Meatball
Folate 36µg 93µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 1µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin K 8.2µg Meatball
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 66mg 0mg Falafel
Trans Fat 0.577g 0g Falafel
Saturated Fat 7.627g 2.383g Falafel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 9.188g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 4.16g Falafel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Meatball 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
36%
Meatball
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.244g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.