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Tamarind vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between tamarind and falafel

  • Tamarind has more vitamin B1 and vitamin B3; however, falafel is richer in folate, copper, zinc, phosphorus, and iron.
  • Tamarind covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 23% more than falafel.
  • Falafel has 2 times less vitamin B3 than tamarind. Tamarind has 1.938mg of vitamin B3, while falafel has 1.044mg.
  • Tamarind contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tamarinds, raw 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 66% 22% 55% 105% 29% 2.7% 48% 3.7% 0% 7.1%
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 +12.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30%
Contains more IronIron +22.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +200%
Contains more ZincZinc +1400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.9%
~equal in Potassium ~585mg

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 12% 0.67% 2% 0% 107% 35% 36% 8.6% 15% 0% 7% 11% 4.7%
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 CVitamin C +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +193.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +89.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +564.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.166mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 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 CarbsCarbs +96.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +375.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2866.7%
Contains more WaterWater +10.3%
~equal in Other ~2.43g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
53% 35% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.059 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 -88.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5519.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6950.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tamarind Falafel DV% diff.
Manganese 0.691mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.059g 4.16g 27%
Fats 0.6g 17.8g 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0.181g 10.171g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.428mg 0.146mg 24%
Protein 2.8g 13.31g 21%
Folate 14µg 93µg 20%
Fiber 5.1g 20%
Copper 0.086mg 0.258mg 19%
Zinc 0.1mg 1.5mg 13%
Sodium 28mg 294mg 12%
Phosphorus 113mg 192mg 11%
Saturated fat 0.272g 2.383g 10%
Carbs 62.5g 31.84g 10%
Iron 2.8mg 3.42mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.938mg 1.044mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.125mg 5%
Calories 239kcal 333kcal 5%
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.292mg 3%
Magnesium 92mg 82mg 2%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 1.6mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2%
Calcium 74mg 54mg 2%
Choline 8.6mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.152mg 0.166mg 1%
Selenium 1.3µg 1µg 1%
Potassium 628mg 585mg 1%
Net carbs 57.4g 31.84g N/A
Sugar 38.8g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.018mg 0.134mg 0%
Threonine 0.492mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0%
Leucine 0.944mg 0%
Lysine 0.139mg 0.856mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0.187mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0%
Valine 0.562mg 0%
Histidine 0.364mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tamarind Falafel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
18%
Tamarind
17%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Tamarind
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 266mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.111g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamarind
Tamarind is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
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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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.
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.

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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.