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Tuna vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tuna and Falafel different?

  • Tuna is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, however, Falafel is richer in Iron, Manganese, Copper, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Tuna is 195% higher.
  • Falafel has less Cholesterol.

Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Falafel, home-prepared are the varieties used 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.
Tuna
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 1.2% 47% 35% 14% 12% 143% 7% 1.7% 590%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +73.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10720%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +95.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11%
Contains more IronIron +271.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +500%
Contains more ZincZinc +233.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5215.4%

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.
Tuna
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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 0% 3.9% 5.8% 60% 34% 32% 414% 20% 240% 294% 0.25% 1.5% 42%
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% 0.78% 0% 0% 37% 38% 20% 18% 29% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2014%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +730.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +4550%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.146mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
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29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 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 ProteinProtein +119%
Contains more WaterWater +99.2%
Contains more FatsFats +2916.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +89.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
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40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.175 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 -91.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +7270.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2277.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Falafel Opinion
Calories 130kcal 333kcal Falafel
Protein 29.15g 13.31g Tuna
Fats 0.59g 17.8g Falafel
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Falafel
Net carbs 0g 31.84g Falafel
Carbs 0g 31.84g Falafel
Cholesterol 47mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin D 82IU 0IU Tuna
Magnesium 42mg 82mg Falafel
Calcium 4mg 54mg Falafel
Potassium 527mg 585mg Falafel
Iron 0.92mg 3.42mg Falafel
Copper 0.043mg 0.258mg Falafel
Zinc 0.45mg 1.5mg Falafel
Phosphorus 333mg 192mg Tuna
Sodium 54mg 294mg Tuna
Vitamin A 65IU 13IU Tuna
Vitamin A 22µg 1µg Tuna
Vitamin E 0.29mg Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg 0µg Tuna
Manganese 0.013mg 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 108.2µg 1µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.146mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.166mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 22.07mg 1.044mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.334mg 0.292mg Tuna
Vitamin B6 1.038mg 0.125mg Tuna
Vitamin B12 2.35µg 0µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg Tuna
Folate 2µg 93µg Falafel
Trans Fat 0.02g 0g Falafel
Choline 77.6mg Tuna
Saturated Fat 0.205g 2.383g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.138g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 4.16g Falafel
Tryptophan 0.313mg 0.134mg Tuna
Threonine 1.224mg 0.492mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.287mg 0.567mg Tuna
Leucine 2.27mg 0.944mg Tuna
Lysine 2.565mg 0.856mg Tuna
Methionine 0.827mg 0.187mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.091mg 0.707mg Tuna
Valine 1.438mg 0.562mg Tuna
Histidine 0.822mg 0.364mg Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.105g Tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Tuna
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna 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
88%
Tuna
17%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Tuna
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.178g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna
Tuna is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna
Tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals

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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.