Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Falafel VS Boiled Winged Beans

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Falafel	16%	47%	37%
Boiled Winged Beans	27%	34%	39%

Macro Nutrients

	Falafel	Boiled Winged Beans	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	52% 1510kcal	23% 667kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	83.2% 80.7g	27.3% 26.5g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	33.8% 11g	11.7% 3.74g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	31.5% 0.5g	26.6% 0.43g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	13.2% 2.25g	39% 6.6g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	111% 144g	52% 67.8g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	NA	NA	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	108% 60.4g	86% 48g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Falafel	Boiled Winged Beans	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0.5% 4.54μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	55% 0.66mg	112% 1.34mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	58% 0.75mg	45% 0.59mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	29.6% 4.74mg	23.5% 3.76mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	26.5% 1.32mg	14% 0.71mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	43.6% 0.57mg	16.4% 0.21mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	105% 422μg	11.3% 45.4μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	8.06% 7.26mg	0% 0mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	NA	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Falafel	Boiled Winged Beans	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	24.5% 245mg	64.4% 644mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	130% 1.17mg	390% 3.5mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	194% 15.5mg	246% 19.6mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	88.6% 372mg	58.3% 245mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	136% 3.13mg	236% 5.44mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	124% 871mg	99% 694mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	78% 2654mg	37.4% 1270mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	8.25% 4.54μg	24% 13μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	89% 1334mg	3.93% 59mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	62% 6.8mg	59.4% 6.53mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	4.24% 157g	8.24% 305g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Falafel VS Boiled Winged Beans per 1 lb

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Falafel versus 1 lb of Boiled Winged Beans to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Falafel vs Boiled Winged Beans:

• 1 pound of Falafel has 1.3 times more Vitamin B2, 1.3 times more Vitamin B3, 1.9 times more Vitamin B5, 2.7 times more Vitamin B6 and 9.3 times more Vitamin B9 than Boiled Winged Beans.
• While 1 lb of Boiled Winged Beans contains 2 times more Vitamin B1 than Home prepared Falafel.
• Both Home prepared Falafel as well as Boiled Winged Beans have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C and Vitamin D in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Falafel vs Boiled Winged Beans:

• 1 pound of Falafel has 1.5 times more Magnesium, 1.3 times more Phosphorus, 2.1 times more Potassium and 22.6 times more Sodium than Boiled Winged Beans.
• While 1 lb of Boiled Winged Beans contains 2.6 times more Calcium, 3 times more Copper, 1.3 times more Iron, 1.7 times more Manganese and 2.9 times more Selenium than Home prepared Falafel.
• Both Falafel and Boiled Winged Beans contain similar levels of Zinc per one pound.
• 1 pound of Falafel lack sufficient amounts of Selenium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound of Falafel has 2.3 times more Energy, 3 times more Fat, 2.9 times more Saturated Fat, 2.1 times more Carbohydrate and 1.3 times more Protein than Boiled Winged Beans.
• While 1 lb of Boiled Winged Beans contains 2.9 times more Omega 6 than Home prepared Falafel.
• Both Falafel and Boiled Winged Beans offer comparable quantities of Omega 3 per one pound.