Shortbread vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Shortbread and Falafel
- Shortbread has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Selenium, however, Falafel is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Potassium, and Manganese.
- Shortbread covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 29% more than Falafel.
- Falafel has 6 times less Selenium than Shortbread. Shortbread has 6.2µg of Selenium, while Falafel has 1µg.
- Falafel contains less Saturated Fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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.
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Selenium
+520%
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Calcium
+315.4%
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Iron
+14.8%
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Magnesium
+485.7%
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Phosphorus
+190.9%
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Potassium
+564.8%
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Sodium
-16.7%
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Zinc
+206.1%
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Copper
+186.7%
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Manganese
+75.8%
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Selenium
+520%
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Calcium
+315.4%
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Iron
+14.8%
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Magnesium
+485.7%
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Phosphorus
+190.9%
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Potassium
+564.8%
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-16.7%
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Zinc
+206.1%
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Copper
+186.7%
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Manganese
+75.8%
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.
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Vitamin B1
+141.8%
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Vitamin B2
+89.2%
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Vitamin B3
+213.7%
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Vitamin A
+1200%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+76.1%
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Folate
+14.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.292
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Vitamin B1
+141.8%
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Vitamin B2
+89.2%
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Vitamin B3
+213.7%
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Vitamin A
+1200%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+76.1%
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Folate
+14.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.292
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+47.3%
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Carbs
+100.3%
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Protein
+147.9%
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Water
+861.7%
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+135.9%
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
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1.03 g
Protein:
13.31 g
Fats:
17.8 g
Carbs:
31.84 g
Water:
34.62 g
Other:
2.43 g
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Fats
+47.3%
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Carbs
+100.3%
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Protein
+147.9%
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+861.7%
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+135.9%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+100.1%
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Saturated Fat
-70.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+51.6%
Saturated Fat:
8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
8.326 g
Saturated Fat:
2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.16 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+100.1%
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Saturated Fat
-70.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+51.6%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 62.48g | 31.84g |
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| Protein | 5.37g | 13.31g |
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| Fats | 26.22g | 17.8g |
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| Carbs | 63.78g | 31.84g |
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| Calories | 514kcal | 333kcal |
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| Starch | 40.47g |
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| Fructose | 0.3g |
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| Sugar | 21.65g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 54mg |
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| Iron | 2.98mg | 3.42mg |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 82mg |
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| Phosphorus | 66mg | 192mg |
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| Potassium | 88mg | 585mg |
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| Sodium | 353mg | 294mg |
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| Zinc | 0.49mg | 1.5mg |
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| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.258mg |
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| Manganese | 0.393mg | 0.691mg |
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| Selenium | 6.2µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 1IU | 13IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.44mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.353mg | 0.146mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.314mg | 0.166mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.275mg | 1.044mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 0.292mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.125mg |
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| Folate | 81µg | 93µg |
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| Vitamin K | 11µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.134mg |
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| Threonine | 0.492mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.567mg |
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| Leucine | 0.944mg |
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| Lysine | 0.856mg |
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| Methionine | 0.187mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg |
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| Valine | 0.562mg |
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| Histidine | 0.364mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.714g | 0g |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.105g | 2.383g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.708g | 10.171g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 4.16g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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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
33%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.722g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
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.