Soybean vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Soybean and Falafel?
- Soybean is higher in Iron, Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Manganese, however, Falafel is richer in Folate.
- Soybean's daily need coverage for Iron is 22% more.
- Falafel contains 7 times less Selenium than Soybean. Soybean contains 7.3µg of Selenium, while Falafel contains 1µg.
- Soybean has less Saturated Fat.
We used Soybeans, mature cooked, boiled, without salt 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 CalciumCalcium | +88.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +50.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +630% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.4% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +71.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +87.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +161.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +63.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +72.2% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +80.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +98.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +280.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -45.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +413.4% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 172kcal | 333kcal |
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| Protein | 18.21g | 13.31g |
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| Fats | 8.97g | 17.8g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 1.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.36g | 31.84g |
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| Carbs | 8.36g | 31.84g |
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| Magnesium | 86mg | 82mg |
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| Calcium | 102mg | 54mg |
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| Potassium | 515mg | 585mg |
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| Iron | 5.14mg | 3.42mg |
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| Sugar | 3g |
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| Fiber | 6g |
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| Copper | 0.407mg | 0.258mg |
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| Zinc | 1.15mg | 1.5mg |
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| Phosphorus | 245mg | 192mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 294mg |
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| Vitamin A | 9IU | 13IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.35mg |
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| Manganese | 0.824mg | 0.691mg |
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| Selenium | 7.3µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.155mg | 0.146mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.166mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.399mg | 1.044mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg | 0.292mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.234mg | 0.125mg |
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| Vitamin K | 19.2µg |
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| Folate | 54µg | 93µg |
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| Choline | 47.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.297g | 2.383g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.981g | 10.171g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.064g | 4.16g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.242mg | 0.134mg |
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| Threonine | 0.723mg | 0.492mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.807mg | 0.567mg |
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| Leucine | 1.355mg | 0.944mg |
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| Lysine | 1.108mg | 0.856mg |
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| Methionine | 0.224mg | 0.187mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.869mg | 0.707mg |
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| Valine | 0.831mg | 0.562mg |
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| Histidine | 0.449mg | 0.364mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats 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
23%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soybean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.086g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Soybean is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
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.