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Saffron vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Saffron and Falafel

  • Saffron is higher than Falafel in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
  • Saffron covers your daily Manganese needs 1205% more than Falafel.
  • Saffron contains 51 times more Vitamin C than Falafel. While Saffron contains 80.8mg of Vitamin C, Falafel contains only 1.6mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, saffron 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 Calcium +105.6%
Contains more Iron +224.6%
Contains more Magnesium +222%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.3%
Contains more Potassium +194.7%
Contains less Sodium -49.7%
Contains more Copper +27.1%
Contains more Manganese +4011.1%
Contains more Selenium +460%
Contains more Zinc +37.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains more Calcium +105.6%
Contains more Iron +224.6%
Contains more Magnesium +222%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.3%
Contains more Potassium +194.7%
Contains less Sodium -49.7%
Contains more Copper +27.1%
Contains more Manganese +4011.1%
Contains more Selenium +460%
Contains more Zinc +37.6%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +3976.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +4950%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +708%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27%
Equal in Folate - 93
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +3976.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +4950%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +708%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27%
Equal in Folate - 93

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +105.3%
Contains more Other +124.3%
Contains more Protein +16.4%
Contains more Fats +204.3%
Contains more Water +190.9%
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 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 Carbs +105.3%
Contains more Other +124.3%
Contains more Protein +16.4%
Contains more Fats +204.3%
Contains more Water +190.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2270.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101.3%
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2270.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 31.84g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 13.31g Falafel
Fats 5.85g 17.8g Falafel
Carbs 65.37g 31.84g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 333kcal Falafel
Fiber 3.9g Saffron
Calcium 111mg 54mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 3.42mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 82mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 192mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 585mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 294mg Saffron
Zinc 1.09mg 1.5mg Falafel
Copper 0.328mg 0.258mg Saffron
Manganese 28.408mg 0.691mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 1µg Saffron
Vitamin A 530IU 13IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 1µg Saffron
Vitamin C 80.8mg 1.6mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.146mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.166mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 1.044mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.292mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.125mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 93µg
Tryptophan 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 1.586g 2.383g Saffron
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 4.16g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Saffron Falafel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
60%
Saffron
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.797g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.