Veggie burger vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Veggie burger and Falafel
- Veggie burger is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Calcium, and Folate, yet Falafel is higher in Iron.
- Veggie burger covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 209% more than Falafel.
- The amount of Sodium in Falafel is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared 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.
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Calcium
+151.9%
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Manganese
+37.6%
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Selenium
+2160%
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Iron
+41.9%
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Magnesium
+46.4%
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Potassium
+75.7%
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Sodium
-48.3%
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Zinc
+19%
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Copper
+29%
Equal in Phosphorus - 192
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Calcium
+151.9%
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Manganese
+37.6%
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Selenium
+2160%
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Iron
+41.9%
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Magnesium
+46.4%
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Potassium
+75.7%
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-48.3%
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Zinc
+19%
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Copper
+29%
Equal in Phosphorus - 192
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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Vitamin A
+23.1%
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Vitamin C
+181.3%
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Vitamin B1
+1715.8%
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Vitamin B2
+47%
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Vitamin B3
+259.5%
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Vitamin B6
+142.4%
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Folate
+33.3%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.292
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Vitamin A
+23.1%
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Vitamin C
+181.3%
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Vitamin B1
+1715.8%
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Vitamin B2
+47%
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Vitamin B3
+259.5%
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Vitamin B6
+142.4%
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Folate
+33.3%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.292
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+18%
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Water
+76.8%
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Fats
+182.5%
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Carbs
+123.1%
Equal in Other - 2.43
Protein:
15.7 g
Fats:
6.3 g
Carbs:
14.27 g
Water:
61.21 g
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2.52 g
Protein:
13.31 g
Fats:
17.8 g
Carbs:
31.84 g
Water:
34.62 g
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2.43 g
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Protein
+18%
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Water
+76.8%
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Fats
+182.5%
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Carbs
+123.1%
Equal in Other - 2.43
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-39.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+472%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+105.6%
Saturated Fat:
1.44 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.023 g
Saturated Fat:
2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.16 g
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Saturated Fat
-39.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+472%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+105.6%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 9.37g | 31.84g |
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| Protein | 15.7g | 13.31g |
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| Fats | 6.3g | 17.8g |
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| Carbs | 14.27g | 31.84g |
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| Calories | 177kcal | 333kcal |
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| Starch | 5.78g |
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| Fructose | 0.13g |
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| Sugar | 1.07g |
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| Fiber | 4.9g |
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| Calcium | 136mg | 54mg |
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| Iron | 2.41mg | 3.42mg |
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| Magnesium | 56mg | 82mg |
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| Phosphorus | 206mg | 192mg |
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| Potassium | 333mg | 585mg |
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| Sodium | 569mg | 294mg |
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| Zinc | 1.26mg | 1.5mg |
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| Copper | 0.2mg | 0.258mg |
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| Manganese | 0.951mg | 0.691mg |
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| Selenium | 22.6µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 16IU | 13IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 1µg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 1.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 2.651mg | 0.146mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.244mg | 0.166mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.753mg | 1.044mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.289mg | 0.292mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.303mg | 0.125mg |
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| Folate | 124µg | 93µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.01µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.162mg | 0.134mg |
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| Threonine | 0.605mg | 0.492mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.78mg | 0.567mg |
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| Leucine | 1.399mg | 0.944mg |
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| Lysine | 1.004mg | 0.856mg |
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| Methionine | 0.291mg | 0.187mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.885mg | 0.707mg |
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| Valine | 0.89mg | 0.562mg |
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| Histidine | 0.465mg | 0.364mg |
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| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.44g | 2.383g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.778g | 10.171g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.023g | 4.16g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g |
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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
104%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.943g)
Which food is cheaper?
Veggie burger is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 275mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
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.