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Flax vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Flax and Falafel different?

  • Flax is higher than Falafel in Vitamin B1, Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Calcium.
  • Flax covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 125% more than Falafel.
  • Flax contains 25 times more Selenium than Falafel. Flax contains 25.4µg of Selenium, while Falafel contains 1µg.

Seeds, flaxseed 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.
Flax
10
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Contains more Calcium +372.2%
Contains more Iron +67.5%
Contains more Magnesium +378%
Contains more Phosphorus +234.4%
Contains more Potassium +39%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
Contains more Zinc +189.3%
Contains more Copper +372.9%
Contains more Manganese +259.2%
Contains more Selenium +2440%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains more Calcium +372.2%
Contains more Iron +67.5%
Contains more Magnesium +378%
Contains more Phosphorus +234.4%
Contains more Potassium +39%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
Contains more Zinc +189.3%
Contains more Copper +372.9%
Contains more Manganese +259.2%
Contains more Selenium +2440%

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.
Flax
6
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +1026%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +195%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +237.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +278.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +166.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.166
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 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
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 B1 +1026%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +195%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +237.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +278.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +166.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.166
Equal in Folate - 93

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flax
3
:
Contains more Protein +37.4%
Contains more Fats +136.9%
Contains more Other +52.7%
Contains more Carbs +10.2%
Contains more Water +397.4%
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 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 Protein +37.4%
Contains more Fats +136.9%
Contains more Other +52.7%
Contains more Carbs +10.2%
Contains more Water +397.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flax
1
:
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +590.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35.1%
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +590.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +35.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flax Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 1.58g 31.84g Falafel
Protein 18.29g 13.31g Flax
Fats 42.16g 17.8g Flax
Carbs 28.88g 31.84g Falafel
Calories 534kcal 333kcal Flax
Sugar 1.55g Falafel
Fiber 27.3g Flax
Calcium 255mg 54mg Flax
Iron 5.73mg 3.42mg Flax
Magnesium 392mg 82mg Flax
Phosphorus 642mg 192mg Flax
Potassium 813mg 585mg Flax
Sodium 30mg 294mg Flax
Zinc 4.34mg 1.5mg Flax
Copper 1.22mg 0.258mg Flax
Manganese 2.482mg 0.691mg Flax
Selenium 25.4µg 1µg Flax
Vitamin A 0IU 13IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Falafel
Vitamin E 0.31mg Flax
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1.6mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 0.146mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.166mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 1.044mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.985mg 0.292mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 0.125mg Flax
Folate 87µg 93µg Falafel
Vitamin K 4.3µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.297mg 0.134mg Flax
Threonine 0.766mg 0.492mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.896mg 0.567mg Flax
Leucine 1.235mg 0.944mg Flax
Lysine 0.862mg 0.856mg Flax
Methionine 0.37mg 0.187mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.957mg 0.707mg Flax
Valine 1.072mg 0.562mg Flax
Histidine 0.472mg 0.364mg Flax
Saturated Fat 3.663g 2.383g Falafel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.527g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g 4.16g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Flax 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
63%
Flax
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Flax
Flax is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.