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Mayonnaise vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mayonnaise and Falafel

  • Mayonnaise has less Iron, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Folate, Magnesium, and Potassium than Falafel.
  • Mayonnaise covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 47% more than Falafel.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 2.4% 1.8% 7.9% 6.3% 4.1% 9% 83% 0.91% 13%
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 more SeleniumSelenium +130%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +8100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +575%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2825%
Contains more IronIron +1528.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1257.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +814.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9771.4%

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.
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 0% 3.9% 66% 6% 2.5% 4.4% 0% 10% 1.8% 15% 408% 3.8% 19%
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 AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1360%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +773.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1462.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1760%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 22% 2%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 74.85 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 21.65 g
Other: 1.97 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 FatsFats +320.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1286.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5486%
Contains more WaterWater +59.9%
Contains more OtherOther +23.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 23% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 44.69 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +65.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +974.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mayonnaise Falafel Opinion
Calories 680kcal 333kcal Mayonnaise
Protein 0.96g 13.31g Falafel
Fats 74.85g 17.8g Mayonnaise
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Falafel
Net carbs 0.57g 31.84g Falafel
Carbs 0.57g 31.84g Falafel
Cholesterol 42mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU Mayonnaise
Magnesium 1mg 82mg Falafel
Calcium 8mg 54mg Falafel
Potassium 20mg 585mg Falafel
Iron 0.21mg 3.42mg Falafel
Sugar 0.57g Falafel
Copper 0.019mg 0.258mg Falafel
Zinc 0.15mg 1.5mg Falafel
Phosphorus 21mg 192mg Falafel
Sodium 635mg 294mg Falafel
Vitamin A 65IU 13IU Mayonnaise
Vitamin A 16µg 1µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin E 3.28mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Mayonnaise
Manganese 0.007mg 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 2.3µg 1µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.146mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.166mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.044mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.172mg 0.292mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.008mg 0.125mg Falafel
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin K 163µg Mayonnaise
Folate 5µg 93µg Falafel
Trans Fat 0.187g 0g Falafel
Choline 34.2mg Mayonnaise
Saturated Fat 11.703g 2.383g Falafel
Monounsaturated Fat 16.843g 10.171g Mayonnaise
Polyunsaturated fat 44.69g 4.16g Mayonnaise
Tryptophan 0.017mg 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.055mg 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.095mg 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.072mg 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.035mg 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.057mg 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.074mg 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.026mg 0.364mg Falafel
Fructose 0.05g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - ALA 5.331g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.125g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 38.942g Mayonnaise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mayonnaise 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
41%
Mayonnaise
17%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Mayonnaise
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 341mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
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.

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. Mayonnaise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171009/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.