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Winged bean vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Winged bean and Falafel?

  • Winged bean is higher in Copper, and Vitamin B1, however, Falafel is richer in Phosphorus, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, and Manganese.
  • Winged bean's daily need coverage for Copper is 125% more.
  • Falafel contains 3 times less Vitamin B1 than Winged bean. Winged bean contains 0.379mg of Vitamin B1, while Falafel contains 0.146mg.
  • Winged bean has less Sodium.

We used Winged bean tuber, raw and Falafel, home-prepared types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 9% 52% 75% 462% 38% 19% 4.6% 69% 3.8%
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 CopperCopper +437.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +241.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains more IronIron +71%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +326.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +42.9%
~equal in Potassium ~585mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.5mg

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.
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% 0% 0% 0% 95% 34% 31% 7% 17% 0% 0% 14% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +159.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +151.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +389.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 28% 57% 2%
Protein: 11.6 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 28.1 g
Water: 57.4 g
Other: 2 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 WaterWater +65.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1877.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.3%
Contains more OtherOther +21.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 37% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.222 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.234 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.174 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 -90.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4246.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2290.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Winged bean Falafel Opinion
Calories 148kcal 333kcal Falafel
Protein 11.6g 13.31g Falafel
Fats 0.9g 17.8g Falafel
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Falafel
Net carbs 28.1g 31.84g Falafel
Carbs 28.1g 31.84g Falafel
Magnesium 24mg 82mg Falafel
Calcium 30mg 54mg Falafel
Potassium 586mg 585mg Winged bean
Iron 2mg 3.42mg Falafel
Copper 1.386mg 0.258mg Winged bean
Zinc 1.39mg 1.5mg Falafel
Phosphorus 45mg 192mg Falafel
Sodium 35mg 294mg Winged bean
Vitamin A 0IU 13IU Falafel
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Falafel
Manganese 0.532mg 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 0.7µg 1µg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.379mg 0.146mg Winged bean
Vitamin B2 0.149mg 0.166mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 1.044mg Winged bean
Vitamin B5 0.116mg 0.292mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.125mg Falafel
Folate 19µg 93µg Falafel
Saturated Fat 0.222g 2.383g Winged bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.234g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.174g 4.16g Falafel
Tryptophan 0.252mg 0.134mg Winged bean
Threonine 0.451mg 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.425mg 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.64mg 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.592mg 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.143mg 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.451mg 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.599mg 0.562mg Winged bean
Histidine 0.241mg 0.364mg Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Winged bean Falafel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
15%
Winged bean
17%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Winged bean
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Winged bean
Winged bean contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winged bean
Winged bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.161g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winged bean
Winged bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Winged bean
Winged bean is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Winged bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170070/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.