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Milk vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Milk and Falafel

  • Milk has more Vitamin B12, however, Falafel is richer in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Folate, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Falafel covers your daily Iron needs 42% more than Milk.
  • Milk contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D 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.
Milk
Milk
3
:
7
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Calcium +131.5%
Contains less Sodium -85%
Contains more Selenium +230%
Contains more Iron +11300%
Contains more Magnesium +645.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.1%
Contains more Potassium +290%
Contains more Zinc +257.1%
Contains more Copper +2480%
Contains more Manganese +22933.3%
Milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 2% 8% 41% 14% 6% 12% 4% 1% 18%
Falafel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains more Calcium +131.5%
Contains less Sodium -85%
Contains more Selenium +230%
Contains more Iron +11300%
Contains more Magnesium +645.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.1%
Contains more Potassium +290%
Contains more Zinc +257.1%
Contains more Copper +2480%
Contains more Manganese +22933.3%

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.
Milk
Milk
7
:
5
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Vitamin A +1407.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +630%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1022.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +237.8%
Contains more Folate +1760%
Milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 1% 36% 0% 5% 43% 2% 22% 9% 4% 59% 1%
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 +1407.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +630%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1022.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +237.8%
Contains more Folate +1760%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
Milk
1
:
4
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Water +159.7%
Contains more Protein +295%
Contains more Fats +1735.1%
Contains more Carbs +538.1%
Contains more Other +224%
Milk
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 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 Water +159.7%
Contains more Protein +295%
Contains more Fats +1735.1%
Contains more Carbs +538.1%
Contains more Other +224%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
Milk
1
:
2
Falafel
Falafel
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3571.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11785.7%
Milk
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Falafel
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3571.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11785.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Milk 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 Milk Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 4.99g 31.84g Falafel
Protein 3.37g 13.31g Falafel
Fats 0.97g 17.8g Falafel
Carbs 4.99g 31.84g Falafel
Calories 42kcal 333kcal Falafel
Sugar 5.2g Falafel
Calcium 125mg 54mg Milk
Iron 0.03mg 3.42mg Falafel
Magnesium 11mg 82mg Falafel
Phosphorus 95mg 192mg Falafel
Potassium 150mg 585mg Falafel
Sodium 44mg 294mg Milk
Zinc 0.42mg 1.5mg Falafel
Copper 0.01mg 0.258mg Falafel
Manganese 0.003mg 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 3.3µg 1µg Milk
Vitamin A 196IU 13IU Milk
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 1µg Milk
Vitamin E 0.01mg Milk
Vitamin D 48IU 0IU Milk
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Milk
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.146mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.166mg Milk
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 1.044mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.361mg 0.292mg Milk
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.125mg Falafel
Folate 5µg 93µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg Milk
Vitamin K 0.1µg Milk
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.143mg 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.174mg 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.319mg 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.282mg 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.088mg 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.174mg 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.22mg 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.101mg 0.364mg Falafel
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 0.633g 2.383g Milk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.277g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 4.16g Falafel
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g Milk
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g Milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Milk 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
16%
Milk
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Milk
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 250mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk
Milk is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.