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Macadamia vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Macadamia and Falafel different?

  • Macadamia is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3, however, Falafel is richer in Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Macadamia is 150% higher.
  • Macadamia contains 8 times more Vitamin B1 than Falafel. While Macadamia contains 1.195mg of Vitamin B1, Falafel contains only 0.146mg.
  • Falafel has less Saturated Fat.

Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw and Falafel, home-prepared are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 93% 26% 32% 138% 252% 35% 81% 0.65% 539% 20%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 59% 16% 52% 128% 86% 41% 82% 38% 90% 5.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +58.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +193%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +497.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +260%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.4%
~equal in Iron ~3.42mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~192mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4% 0% 11% 0% 299% 37% 46% 45% 63% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.3% 0.78% 0% 0% 37% 38% 20% 18% 29% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +718.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +136.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +159.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +120%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +745.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.166mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 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 FatsFats +325.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +68.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +130.4%
Contains more WaterWater +2445.6%
Contains more OtherOther +113.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.502 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.16 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +478.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -80.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +177%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macadamia Falafel Opinion
Calories 718kcal 333kcal Macadamia
Protein 7.91g 13.31g Falafel
Fats 75.77g 17.8g Macadamia
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1.6mg Falafel
Net carbs 5.22g 31.84g Falafel
Carbs 13.82g 31.84g Falafel
Magnesium 130mg 82mg Macadamia
Calcium 85mg 54mg Macadamia
Potassium 368mg 585mg Falafel
Iron 3.69mg 3.42mg Macadamia
Sugar 4.57g Falafel
Fiber 8.6g Macadamia
Copper 0.756mg 0.258mg Macadamia
Zinc 1.3mg 1.5mg Falafel
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Phosphorus 188mg 192mg Falafel
Sodium 5mg 294mg Macadamia
Vitamin A 0IU 13IU Falafel
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Falafel
Vitamin E 0.54mg Macadamia
Manganese 4.131mg 0.691mg Macadamia
Selenium 3.6µg 1µg Macadamia
Vitamin B1 1.195mg 0.146mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.166mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 2.473mg 1.044mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0.758mg 0.292mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.275mg 0.125mg Macadamia
Folate 11µg 93µg Falafel
Saturated Fat 12.061g 2.383g Falafel
Monounsaturated Fat 58.877g 10.171g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.502g 4.16g Falafel
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.37mg 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.602mg 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.018mg 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.023mg 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.665mg 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.363mg 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.195mg 0.364mg Falafel
Fructose 0.07g Macadamia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Macadamia Falafel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
40%
Macadamia
17%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
Macadamia
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Macadamia
Macadamia is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.678g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.