Semolina vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between semolina and falafel
- Semolina is richer in selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and manganese, yet falafel is richer in iron, folate, magnesium, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for semolina is 34% higher.
- Semolina contains 5 times more vitamin B3 than falafel. Semolina contains 5.048mg of vitamin B3, while falafel contains 1.044mg.
- Semolina contains less saturated fat.
- Falafel has a lower glycemic index than semolina.
Food types used in this article are Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry 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 CalciumCalcium | +31.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +49.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1890% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +203.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +236.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +362.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +47.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +53.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +383.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +130.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +261.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +232% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1062.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +154.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +77.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1628.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +251.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +242.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3842.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1191.9% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 19.9µg | 1µg | 34% |
| Iron | 0.74mg | 3.42mg | 34% |
| Starch | 68.29g | 28% | |
| Fats | 1.03g | 17.8g | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.322g | 4.16g | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.258g | 10.171g | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.048mg | 1.044mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.452mg | 0.125mg | 25% |
| Folate | 8µg | 93µg | 21% |
| Carbs | 80.89g | 31.84g | 16% |
| Manganese | 1.035mg | 0.691mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 294mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 82mg | 13% |
| Protein | 7.51g | 13.31g | 12% |
| Potassium | 174mg | 585mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.166mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.294g | 2.383g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.672mg | 0.292mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.224mg | 0.146mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 153mg | 192mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 1.5mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.284mg | 0.258mg | 3% |
| Calories | 374kcal | 333kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 54mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 79.09g | 31.84g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.33g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.103mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.271mg | 0.492mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.339mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.656mg | 0.944mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.215mg | 0.856mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.398mg | 0.707mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.47mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.185mg | 0.364mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 292mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Semolina is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.089g)
Which food is cheaper?
Semolina is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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