Falafel vs miso soup: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: falafel scores 46/100 and miso soup 47/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Falafel
273 kcal per 100 g. 6 balls: 100 g
Miso soup
40 kcal per 100 g. 1 bowl: 240 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesMiso soup273 vs 40 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinFalafel8.6 vs 4.1 g per 100 g
- More fiberFalafel5.6 vs 0.5 g per 100 g
- Less sugarMiso soup4.9 vs 0.6 g per 100 g
- More potassiumFalafel369 vs 160 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatMiso soup1.2 vs 0.3 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Falafel, 100 g | Miso soup, 100 g | Falafel, 100 g | Miso soup, 240 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 273 kcal | 40 kcal | 273 kcal | 96 kcal |
| Protein | 8.6 g | 4.1 g | 8.6 g | 9.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 28 g | 2.2 g | 28 g | 5.4 g |
| Sugars | 4.9 g | 0.6 g | 4.9 g | 1.3 g |
| Fiber | 5.6 g | 0.5 g | 5.6 g | 1.1 g |
| Fat | 15 g | 1.8 g | 15 g | 4.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.2 g | 0.3 g | 1.2 g | 0.8 g |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg | 0.6 mg | 10 mg | 1.3 mg |
| Vitamin A | 32 µg | 3.4 µg | 32 µg | 8.1 µg |
| Potassium | 369 mg | 160 mg | 369 mg | 385 mg |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 1.1 mg | 2.6 mg | 2.6 mg |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 66 mg | 48 mg | 159 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg | 16 mg | 40 mg | 39 mg |
| Sodium | 466 mg | 387 mg | 466 mg | 928 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.