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White chocolate vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between White chocolate and Falafel

  • White chocolate is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Vitamin B2, yet Falafel is higher in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Folate, and Magnesium.
  • White chocolate covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 85% more than Falafel.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Falafel is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, white chocolate 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 Calcium +268.5%
Contains less Sodium -69.4%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Iron +1325%
Contains more Magnesium +583.3%
Contains more Potassium +104.5%
Contains more Zinc +102.7%
Contains more Copper +330%
Contains more Manganese +8537.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 192
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 60% 9% 9% 76% 26% 12% 21% 20% 2% 25%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains more Calcium +268.5%
Contains less Sodium -69.4%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Iron +1325%
Contains more Magnesium +583.3%
Contains more Potassium +104.5%
Contains more Zinc +102.7%
Contains more Copper +330%
Contains more Manganese +8537.5%
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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Contains more Vitamin A +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +220%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.2%
Contains more Folate +1228.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 20% 0% 2% 16% 66% 14% 37% 13% 6% 70% 23%
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 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +220%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +131.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.2%
Contains more Folate +1228.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +80.3%
Contains more Carbs +86.1%
Contains more Protein +126.7%
Contains more Water +2563.1%
Contains more Other +62%
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 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 Fats +80.3%
Contains more Carbs +86.1%
Contains more Protein +126.7%
Contains more Water +2563.1%
Contains more Other +62%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +310.7%
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.013 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +310.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White chocolate Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 59.04g 31.84g White chocolate
Protein 5.87g 13.31g Falafel
Fats 32.09g 17.8g White chocolate
Carbs 59.24g 31.84g White chocolate
Calories 539kcal 333kcal White chocolate
Sugar 59g Falafel
Fiber 0.2g White chocolate
Calcium 199mg 54mg White chocolate
Iron 0.24mg 3.42mg Falafel
Magnesium 12mg 82mg Falafel
Phosphorus 176mg 192mg Falafel
Potassium 286mg 585mg Falafel
Sodium 90mg 294mg White chocolate
Zinc 0.74mg 1.5mg Falafel
Copper 0.06mg 0.258mg Falafel
Manganese 0.008mg 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 4.5µg 1µg White chocolate
Vitamin A 30IU 13IU White chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 1µg White chocolate
Vitamin E 0.96mg White chocolate
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1.6mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.146mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.282mg 0.166mg White chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 1.044mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.608mg 0.292mg White chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.125mg Falafel
Folate 7µg 93µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg White chocolate
Vitamin K 9.1µg White chocolate
Tryptophan 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg Falafel
Cholesterol 21mg 0mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 19.412g 2.383g Falafel
Monounsaturated Fat 9.097g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.013g 4.16g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White chocolate 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
22%
White chocolate
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
White chocolate
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
White chocolate
White chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 204mg)
Which food is cheaper?
White chocolate
White chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 59g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.