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Seeds, sesame flour, partially defatted vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between seeds, sesame flour, partially defatted and falafel

  • Seeds, sesame flour, partially defatted has more vitamin B1, iron, copper, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B3, magnesium, vitamin B5, and manganese; however, falafel is richer in folate.
  • Seeds, sesame flour, partially defatted covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 199% more than falafel.
  • Falafel has 12 times less vitamin B3 than seeds, sesame flour, partially defatted. Seeds, sesame flour, partially defatted has 12.6mg of vitamin B3, while falafel has 1.044mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seeds, sesame flour, partially defatted 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 259% 45% 38% 536% 477% 292% 347% 5.3% 183% 0%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +341.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +177.8%
Contains more IronIron +318.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +455%
Contains more ZincZinc +613.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +321.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +103%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +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.
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% 1% 0% 0% 633% 62% 236% 166% 35% 0% 0% 22% 0%
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% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 38% 20% 18% 29% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1632.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +845.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +220.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 12% 35% 7% 6%
Protein: 40.32 g
Fats: 11.89 g
Carbs: 35.14 g
Water: 6.61 g
Other: 6.04 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 ProteinProtein +202.9%
Contains more OtherOther +148.6%
Contains more FatsFats +49.7%
Contains more WaterWater +423.8%
~equal in Carbs ~31.84g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 39% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.634 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.405 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.113 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -31.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +130.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seeds, sesame flour, partially defatted Falafel DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 2.53mg 0.146mg 199%
Iron 14.3mg 3.42mg 136%
Copper 1.432mg 0.258mg 130%
Phosphorus 810mg 192mg 88%
Zinc 10.7mg 1.5mg 84%
Vitamin B3 12.6mg 1.044mg 72%
Magnesium 362mg 82mg 67%
Protein 40.32g 13.31g 54%
Vitamin B5 2.76mg 0.292mg 49%
Manganese 1.403mg 0.691mg 31%
Folate 29µg 93µg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 4.405g 10.171g 14%
Sodium 41mg 294mg 11%
Calcium 150mg 54mg 10%
Fats 11.89g 17.8g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.166mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.113g 4.16g 6%
Potassium 425mg 585mg 5%
Saturated fat 1.634g 2.383g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.125mg 2%
Calories 382kcal 333kcal 2%
Selenium 1µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg 2%
Carbs 35.14g 31.84g 1%
Net carbs 35.14g 31.84g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.882mg 0.134mg 0%
Threonine 1.674mg 0.492mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.734mg 0.567mg 0%
Leucine 3.088mg 0.944mg 0%
Lysine 1.293mg 0.856mg 0%
Methionine 1.331mg 0.187mg 0%
Phenylalanine 2.138mg 0.707mg 0%
Valine 2.252mg 0.562mg 0%
Histidine 1.187mg 0.364mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Seeds, sesame flour, partially defatted Falafel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
89%
Seeds, sesame flour, partially defatted
17%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
218%
Seeds, sesame flour, partially defatted
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Seeds, sesame flour, partially defatted
Seeds, sesame flour, partially defatted contains less Sodium (difference - 253mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seeds, sesame flour, partially defatted
Seeds, sesame flour, partially defatted is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.749g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seeds, sesame flour, partially defatted
Seeds, sesame flour, partially defatted is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Seeds, sesame flour, partially defatted
Seeds, sesame flour, partially defatted is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seeds, sesame flour, partially defatted
Seeds, sesame flour, partially defatted is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seeds, sesame flour, partially defatted
Seeds, sesame flour, partially defatted is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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. Seeds, sesame flour, partially defatted - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170153/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.