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Orange vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Orange and Falafel different?

  • Orange is richer in Vitamin C, while Falafel is higher in Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Folate, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Orange covers your daily need of Vitamin C 57% more than Falafel.

Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties and Falafel, home-prepared types were 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.
Orange
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 12% 16% 3.8% 15% 1.9% 6% 0% 3.3% 2.7%
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 less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +720%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +35%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +223.2%
Contains more IronIron +3320%
Contains more CopperCopper +473.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +2042.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1271.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2664%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%

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.
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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 177% 14% 3.6% 0% 22% 9.2% 5.3% 15% 14% 0% 0% 23% 4.6%
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 CVitamin C +3225%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1630.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +315%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +270.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +108.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +210%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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12% 87%
Protein: 0.94 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 11.75 g
Water: 86.75 g
Other: 0.44 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 WaterWater +150.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1316%
Contains more FatsFats +14733.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +171%
Contains more OtherOther +452.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.015 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.025 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +44121.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16540%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange Falafel Opinion
Calories 47kcal 333kcal Falafel
Protein 0.94g 13.31g Falafel
Fats 0.12g 17.8g Falafel
Vitamin C 53.2mg 1.6mg Orange
Net carbs 9.35g 31.84g Falafel
Carbs 11.75g 31.84g Falafel
Magnesium 10mg 82mg Falafel
Calcium 40mg 54mg Falafel
Potassium 181mg 585mg Falafel
Iron 0.1mg 3.42mg Falafel
Sugar 9.35g Falafel
Fiber 2.4g Orange
Copper 0.045mg 0.258mg Falafel
Zinc 0.07mg 1.5mg Falafel
Phosphorus 14mg 192mg Falafel
Sodium 0mg 294mg Orange
Vitamin A 225IU 13IU Orange
Vitamin A 11µg 1µg Orange
Vitamin E 0.18mg Orange
Manganese 0.025mg 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 0.5µg 1µg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.146mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.166mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 0.282mg 1.044mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.292mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.125mg Falafel
Folate 30µg 93µg Falafel
Choline 8.4mg Orange
Saturated Fat 0.015g 2.383g Orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.025g 4.16g Falafel
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.015mg 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.025mg 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.023mg 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.047mg 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.02mg 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.031mg 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.04mg 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.018mg 0.364mg Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Orange 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
22%
Orange
17%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Orange
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange
Orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.368g)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange
Orange is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169097/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.