Wheat vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Wheat and Falafel
- Wheat is richer than Falafel in Selenium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Wheat is 161% higher.
- Wheat contains 6 times more Vitamin B3 than Falafel. Wheat contains 6.738mg of Vitamin B3, while Falafel contains 1.044mg.
Food types used in this article are Wheat, durum 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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Magnesium
+75.6%
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Phosphorus
+164.6%
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Sodium
-99.3%
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Zinc
+177.3%
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Copper
+114.3%
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Manganese
+335.9%
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Selenium
+8840%
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Calcium
+58.8%
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Potassium
+35.7%
Equal in Iron - 3.42
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Magnesium
+75.6%
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Phosphorus
+164.6%
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Sodium
-99.3%
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Zinc
+177.3%
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Copper
+114.3%
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Manganese
+335.9%
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Selenium
+8840%
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Calcium
+58.8%
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Potassium
+35.7%
Equal in Iron - 3.42
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 B1
+187%
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Vitamin B3
+545.4%
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Vitamin B5
+220.2%
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Vitamin B6
+235.2%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+37.2%
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Folate
+116.3%
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Vitamin B1
+187%
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Vitamin B3
+545.4%
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Vitamin B5
+220.2%
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Vitamin B6
+235.2%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+37.2%
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Folate
+116.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+123.4%
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Fats
+620.6%
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Water
+216.5%
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Other
+36.5%
Equal in Protein - 13.31
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+123.4%
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+620.6%
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+216.5%
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+36.5%
Equal in Protein - 13.31
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-80.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+2856.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+325.4%
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Saturated Fat
-80.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+2856.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+325.4%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 71.13g | 31.84g |
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| Protein | 13.68g | 13.31g |
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| Fats | 2.47g | 17.8g |
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| Carbs | 71.13g | 31.84g |
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| Calories | 339kcal | 333kcal |
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| Calcium | 34mg | 54mg |
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| Iron | 3.52mg | 3.42mg |
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| Magnesium | 144mg | 82mg |
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| Phosphorus | 508mg | 192mg |
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| Potassium | 431mg | 585mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 294mg |
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| Zinc | 4.16mg | 1.5mg |
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| Copper | 0.553mg | 0.258mg |
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| Manganese | 3.012mg | 0.691mg |
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| Selenium | 89.4µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 13IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.419mg | 0.146mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.166mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.738mg | 1.044mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.935mg | 0.292mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.419mg | 0.125mg |
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| Folate | 43µg | 93µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0.134mg |
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| Threonine | 0.366mg | 0.492mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.533mg | 0.567mg |
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| Leucine | 0.934mg | 0.944mg |
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| Lysine | 0.303mg | 0.856mg |
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| Methionine | 0.221mg | 0.187mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0.707mg |
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| Valine | 0.594mg | 0.562mg |
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| Histidine | 0.322mg | 0.364mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.454g | 2.383g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.344g | 10.171g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.978g | 4.16g |
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Which food is preferable for your 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
37%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 292mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.929g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.