Seeds, sesame butter, paste vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between seeds, sesame butter, paste and falafel?
- The amount of copper, iron, calcium, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, selenium, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin B3 in seeds, sesame butter, paste is higher than in falafel.
- Seeds, sesame butter, paste's daily need coverage for copper is 440% more.
- Falafel contains 36 times less selenium than seeds, sesame butter, paste. Seeds, sesame butter, paste contains 35.5µg of selenium, while falafel contains 1µg.
We used Seeds, sesame butter, paste and Falafel, home-prepared types 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +341.5% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1677.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +461.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +1533.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +386% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +243.2% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +267.6% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3450% |
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 | +200% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +64.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +541.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +552.8% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +461.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.08 g
Fats:
50.87 g
Carbs:
24.05 g
Water:
1.6 g
Other:
5.4 g
Protein:
13.31 g
Fats:
17.8 g
Carbs:
31.84 g
Water:
34.62 g
Other:
2.43 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +185.8% |
Contains more OtherOther | +122.2% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32.4% |
Contains more WaterWater | +2063.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.124 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
19.209 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
22.296 g
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 | +88.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +436% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.5% |
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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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in Sugar | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Copper | 4.214mg | 0.258mg | 440% |
Iron | 19.2mg | 3.42mg | 197% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 22.296g | 4.16g | 121% |
Calcium | 960mg | 54mg | 91% |
Manganese | 2.54mg | 0.691mg | 80% |
Phosphorus | 659mg | 192mg | 67% |
Magnesium | 362mg | 82mg | 67% |
Selenium | 35.5µg | 1µg | 63% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.816mg | 0.125mg | 53% |
Zinc | 7.29mg | 1.5mg | 53% |
Fats | 50.87g | 17.8g | 51% |
Vitamin B3 | 6.7mg | 1.044mg | 35% |
Monounsaturated fat | 19.209g | 10.171g | 23% |
Fiber | 5.5g | 22% | |
Saturated fat | 7.124g | 2.383g | 22% |
Calories | 586kcal | 333kcal | 13% |
Sodium | 12mg | 294mg | 12% |
Protein | 18.08g | 13.31g | 10% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.24mg | 0.146mg | 8% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.052mg | 0.292mg | 5% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.166mg | 3% |
Carbs | 24.05g | 31.84g | 3% |
Folate | 100µg | 93µg | 2% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg | 2% |
Net carbs | 18.55g | 31.84g | N/A |
Potassium | 582mg | 585mg | 0% |
Vitamin A | 3µg | 1µg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.396mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.751mg | 0.492mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.778mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.385mg | 0.944mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.58mg | 0.856mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.597mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.959mg | 0.707mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.01mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.532mg | 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
38%

17%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
373%

60%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Seeds, sesame butter, paste contains less Sodium (difference - 282mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Seeds, sesame butter, paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?

Seeds, sesame butter, paste is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Seeds, sesame butter, paste is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Seeds, sesame butter, paste is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.741g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)