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Turkey meat vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Turkey meat and Falafel

  • Turkey meat is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, yet Falafel is richer in Manganese, Iron, Folate, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Turkey meat is 53% higher.
  • Falafel contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +16.1%
Contains less Sodium -65%
Contains more Zinc +65.3%
Contains more Selenium +2880%
Contains more Calcium +285.7%
Contains more Iron +213.8%
Contains more Magnesium +173.3%
Contains more Potassium +144.8%
Contains more Copper +177.4%
Contains more Manganese +4835.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.1%
Contains less Sodium -65%
Contains more Zinc +65.3%
Contains more Selenium +2880%
Contains more Calcium +285.7%
Contains more Iron +213.8%
Contains more Magnesium +173.3%
Contains more Potassium +144.8%
Contains more Copper +177.4%
Contains more Manganese +4835.7%

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 +200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +817%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +224.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +392.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +224.4%
Contains more Folate +933.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
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 +200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +817%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +224.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +392.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +224.4%
Contains more Folate +933.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +114.5%
Contains more Water +83.5%
Contains more Fats +140.9%
Contains more Carbs +52966.7%
Contains more Other +406.3%
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 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 +114.5%
Contains more Water +83.5%
Contains more Fats +140.9%
Contains more Carbs +52966.7%
Contains more Other +406.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +284.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96.3%
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +284.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey meat 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 31.84g Falafel
Protein 28.55g 13.31g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 17.8g Falafel
Carbs 0.06g 31.84g Falafel
Calories 189kcal 333kcal Falafel
Calcium 14mg 54mg Falafel
Iron 1.09mg 3.42mg Falafel
Magnesium 30mg 82mg Falafel
Phosphorus 223mg 192mg Turkey meat
Potassium 239mg 585mg Falafel
Sodium 103mg 294mg Turkey meat
Zinc 2.48mg 1.5mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.093mg 0.258mg Falafel
Manganese 0.014mg 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 29.8µg 1µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 39IU 13IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 1µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg Turkey meat
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.146mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.166mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 1.044mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.292mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.125mg Turkey meat
Folate 9µg 93µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0µg Turkey meat
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.134mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg 0.492mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.567mg Turkey meat
Leucine 1.925mg 0.944mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg 0.856mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg 0.187mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.707mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg 0.562mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.749mg 0.364mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 109mg 0mg Falafel
Trans Fat 0.101g 0g Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.155g 2.383g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 4.16g Falafel
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turkey meat Falafel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
50%
Turkey meat
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.228g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.