Ricotta vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between ricotta and falafel
- Ricotta is richer in selenium, calcium, and vitamin B12, yet falafel is richer in iron, manganese, copper, folate, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for iron for falafel is 38% higher.
Food types used in this article are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk 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 | +283.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1350% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +645.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +457.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +800% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1128.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11416.7% |
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 | +11900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1023.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +903.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +37.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +190.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +675% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +107.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +37.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +947.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +138.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +180.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +980.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.38mg | 3.42mg | 38% |
| Manganese | 0.006mg | 0.691mg | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 8.295g | 2.383g | 27% |
| Copper | 0.021mg | 0.258mg | 26% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 1µg | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.385g | 4.16g | 25% |
| Folate | 12µg | 93µg | 20% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 82mg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.627g | 10.171g | 16% |
| Calcium | 207mg | 54mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 585mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 120µg | 1µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.146mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 3.04g | 31.84g | 10% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 294mg | 9% |
| Calories | 174kcal | 333kcal | 8% |
| Fats | 12.98g | 17.8g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.125mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.104mg | 1.044mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 192mg | 5% |
| Protein | 11.26g | 13.31g | 4% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 3% | |
| Zinc | 1.16mg | 1.5mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.166mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.213mg | 0.292mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 3.04g | 31.84g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.517mg | 0.492mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.589mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.221mg | 0.944mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.338mg | 0.856mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.281mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.556mg | 0.707mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.692mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.459mg | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 210mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.912g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
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.