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Muffin vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Muffin and Falafel

  • Muffin has more Selenium, and Vitamin B12, however, Falafel has more Iron, Copper, Magnesium, Potassium, Folate, Manganese, and Zinc.
  • Falafel's daily need coverage for Iron is 27% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) 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.
Muffin
Muffin
1
:
9
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Selenium +720%
Contains more Calcium +22.7%
Contains more Iron +163.1%
Contains more Magnesium +720%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.5%
Contains more Potassium +383.5%
Contains less Sodium -12.5%
Contains more Zinc +305.4%
Contains more Copper +330%
Contains more Manganese +53.9%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Falafel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains more Selenium +720%
Contains more Calcium +22.7%
Contains more Iron +163.1%
Contains more Magnesium +720%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.5%
Contains more Potassium +383.5%
Contains less Sodium -12.5%
Contains more Zinc +305.4%
Contains more Copper +330%
Contains more Manganese +53.9%

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.
Muffin
Muffin
8
:
4
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Vitamin A +461.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +212.5%
Contains more Folate +93.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.166
Muffin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
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 B1 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +61%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +212.5%
Contains more Folate +93.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.166

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
1
:
4
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Carbs +66.5%
Contains more Protein +196.4%
Contains more Fats +10.8%
Contains more Water +38.7%
Contains more Other +64.2%
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 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 Carbs +66.5%
Contains more Protein +196.4%
Contains more Fats +10.8%
Contains more Water +38.7%
Contains more Other +64.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
1
:
2
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110.9%
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Falafel
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +110.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Muffin Falafel
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
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 31.84g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 13.31g Falafel
Fats 16.07g 17.8g Falafel
Carbs 53g 31.84g Muffin
Calories 375kcal 333kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g Falafel
Fiber 1.1g Muffin
Calcium 44mg 54mg Falafel
Iron 1.3mg 3.42mg Falafel
Magnesium 10mg 82mg Falafel
Phosphorus 146mg 192mg Falafel
Potassium 121mg 585mg Falafel
Sodium 336mg 294mg Falafel
Zinc 0.37mg 1.5mg Falafel
Copper 0.06mg 0.258mg Falafel
Manganese 0.449mg 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 8.2µg 1µg Muffin
Vitamin A 73IU 13IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 1µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1.6mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.146mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.166mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 1.044mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.292mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.125mg Falafel
Folate 48µg 93µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.181mg 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.421mg 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.199mg 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.115mg 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.257mg 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.128mg 0.364mg Falafel
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Falafel
Trans Fat 0.2g 0g Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.844g 2.383g Falafel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 4.16g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Muffin 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
28%
Muffin
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.461g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.