Oats vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between oats and falafel?
- Oats are richer in manganese, vitamin B1, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B5, and iron, while falafel is higher in folate.
- Oats' daily need coverage for manganese is 184% higher.
- Falafel has 5 times less vitamin B1 than oats. Oats have 0.763mg of vitamin B1, while falafel has 0.146mg.
- Oats are lower in sodium.
- Oats have a higher glycemic index (59) than falafel (33).
We used Oats and Falafel, home-prepared types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +115.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +38% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +142.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +164.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +172.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +611.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +422.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +362% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +108.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +158% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +321.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +367% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +64.1% |
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 price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 4.916mg | 0.691mg | 184% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.763mg | 0.146mg | 51% |
| Phosphorus | 523mg | 192mg | 47% |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 42% | |
| Copper | 0.626mg | 0.258mg | 41% |
| Magnesium | 177mg | 82mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 3.97mg | 1.5mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.349mg | 0.292mg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.178g | 10.171g | 20% |
| Fats | 6.9g | 17.8g | 17% |
| Iron | 4.72mg | 3.42mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 294mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 66.27g | 31.84g | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.535g | 4.16g | 11% |
| Folate | 56µg | 93µg | 9% |
| Protein | 16.89g | 13.31g | 7% |
| Potassium | 429mg | 585mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.217g | 2.383g | 5% |
| Calories | 389kcal | 333kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.139mg | 0.166mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.961mg | 1.044mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 55.67g | 31.84g | N/A |
| Calcium | 54mg | 54mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.119mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.234mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.575mg | 0.492mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.694mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.284mg | 0.944mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.701mg | 0.856mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.312mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.895mg | 0.707mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.937mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.405mg | 0.364mg | 0% |
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
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17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 292mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oats is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.166g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oats is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oats is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Falafel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)