Oatmeal vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Oatmeal and Falafel
- Oatmeal has more Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, while Falafel has more Copper, Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium, and Folate.
- Oatmeal's daily need coverage for Iron is 32% higher.
- Falafel contains 130 times less Vitamin A than Oatmeal. Oatmeal contains 130µg of Vitamin A, while Falafel contains 1µg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Oatmeal is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) 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 more CalciumCalcium | +48.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +74.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +400% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +215.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +859% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +290.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +141.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +149.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +23.8% |
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 AVitamin A | +3230.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +78.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +189.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +132% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +111.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +142.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +461.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1208.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +172.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +326.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -90.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2501.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +876.5% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 68kcal | 333kcal |
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| Protein | 2.37g | 13.31g |
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| Fats | 1.36g | 17.8g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 9.97g | 31.84g |
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| Carbs | 11.67g | 31.84g |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 82mg |
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| Calcium | 80mg | 54mg |
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| Potassium | 61mg | 585mg |
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| Iron | 5.96mg | 3.42mg |
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| Sugar | 0.46g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g |
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| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.258mg |
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| Zinc | 0.62mg | 1.5mg |
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| Starch | 10.37g |
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| Phosphorus | 77mg | 192mg |
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| Sodium | 49mg | 294mg |
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| Vitamin A | 433IU | 13IU |
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| Vitamin A | 130µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.07mg |
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| Manganese | 0.558mg | 0.691mg |
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| Selenium | 5µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.146mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.215mg | 0.166mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.025mg | 1.044mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 0.292mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 0.125mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.4µg |
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| Folate | 44µg | 93µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Choline | 4.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.226g | 2.383g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.391g | 10.171g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g | 4.16g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.134mg |
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| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.492mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 0.567mg |
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| Leucine | 0.2mg | 0.944mg |
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| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.856mg |
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| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0.187mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.707mg |
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| Valine | 0.151mg | 0.562mg |
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| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0.364mg |
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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
25%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 245mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.157g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
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)