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Soybean raw vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Soybean raw and Falafel?

  • Soybean raw has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Potassium, and Zinc than Falafel.
  • Soybean raw's daily need coverage for Copper is 156% higher.
  • Falafel has 6 times less Vitamin B1 than Soybean raw. Soybean raw has 0.874mg of Vitamin B1, while Falafel has 0.146mg.

We used Soybeans, mature seeds, raw and Falafel, home-prepared types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +413%
Contains more Iron +359.1%
Contains more Magnesium +241.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +266.7%
Contains more Potassium +207.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Zinc +226%
Contains more Copper +542.6%
Contains more Manganese +264.3%
Contains more Selenium +1680%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 84% 589% 200% 302% 159% 1% 134% 553% 329% 98%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains more Calcium +413%
Contains more Iron +359.1%
Contains more Magnesium +241.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +266.7%
Contains more Potassium +207.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Zinc +226%
Contains more Copper +542.6%
Contains more Manganese +264.3%
Contains more Selenium +1680%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +498.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +424.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +171.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +201.6%
Contains more Folate +303.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 17% 0% 20% 219% 201% 31% 48% 87% 282% 0% 118%
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 A +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +498.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +424.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +171.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +201.6%
Contains more Folate +303.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +174.2%
Contains more Fats +12%
Contains more Other +100.4%
Contains more Water +305.4%
Equal in Carbs - 31.84
36% 20% 30% 9% 5%
Protein: 36.49 g
Fats: 19.94 g
Carbs: 30.16 g
Water: 8.54 g
Other: 4.87 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 +174.2%
Contains more Fats +12%
Contains more Other +100.4%
Contains more Water +305.4%
Equal in Carbs - 31.84

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +170.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +130.9%
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 2.884 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.404 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.255 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +170.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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.
Soybean raw Falafel
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soybean raw Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 20.86g 31.84g Falafel
Protein 36.49g 13.31g Soybean raw
Fats 19.94g 17.8g Soybean raw
Carbs 30.16g 31.84g Falafel
Calories 446kcal 333kcal Soybean raw
Sugar 7.33g Falafel
Fiber 9.3g Soybean raw
Calcium 277mg 54mg Soybean raw
Iron 15.7mg 3.42mg Soybean raw
Magnesium 280mg 82mg Soybean raw
Phosphorus 704mg 192mg Soybean raw
Potassium 1797mg 585mg Soybean raw
Sodium 2mg 294mg Soybean raw
Zinc 4.89mg 1.5mg Soybean raw
Copper 1.658mg 0.258mg Soybean raw
Manganese 2.517mg 0.691mg Soybean raw
Selenium 17.8µg 1µg Soybean raw
Vitamin A 22IU 13IU Soybean raw
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.85mg Soybean raw
Vitamin C 6mg 1.6mg Soybean raw
Vitamin B1 0.874mg 0.146mg Soybean raw
Vitamin B2 0.87mg 0.166mg Soybean raw
Vitamin B3 1.623mg 1.044mg Soybean raw
Vitamin B5 0.793mg 0.292mg Soybean raw
Vitamin B6 0.377mg 0.125mg Soybean raw
Folate 375µg 93µg Soybean raw
Vitamin K 47µg Soybean raw
Tryptophan 0.591mg 0.134mg Soybean raw
Threonine 1.766mg 0.492mg Soybean raw
Isoleucine 1.971mg 0.567mg Soybean raw
Leucine 3.309mg 0.944mg Soybean raw
Lysine 2.706mg 0.856mg Soybean raw
Methionine 0.547mg 0.187mg Soybean raw
Phenylalanine 2.122mg 0.707mg Soybean raw
Valine 2.029mg 0.562mg Soybean raw
Histidine 1.097mg 0.364mg Soybean raw
Saturated Fat 2.884g 2.383g Falafel
Monounsaturated Fat 4.404g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 11.255g 4.16g Soybean raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Soybean raw Falafel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
85%
Soybean raw
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
244%
Soybean raw
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 292mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.501g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Soybean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174270/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.