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Falafel vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Falafel and Pigeon pea

  • The amount of Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Zinc in Falafel is higher than in Pigeon pea.
  • Falafel covers your daily Iron needs 29% more than Pigeon pea.
  • Pigeon pea has 59 times less Sodium than Falafel. Falafel has 294mg of Sodium, while Pigeon pea has 5mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Falafel, home-prepared and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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.
Falafel
Falafel
7
:
3
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea
Contains more Calcium +25.6%
Contains more Iron +208.1%
Contains more Magnesium +78.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.3%
Contains more Potassium +52.3%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +37.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Selenium +190%
Equal in Copper - 0.269
Falafel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Pigeon pea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Contains more Calcium +25.6%
Contains more Iron +208.1%
Contains more Magnesium +78.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.3%
Contains more Potassium +52.3%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +37.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Selenium +190%
Equal in Copper - 0.269

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.
Falafel
Falafel
5
:
2
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea
Contains more Vitamin A +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +181.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Folate +19.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.146
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.319
Falafel
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%
Pigeon pea
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% 0% 37% 14% 15% 20% 12% 84% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +181.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Folate +19.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.146
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.319

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Falafel
Falafel
4
:
1
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea
Contains more Protein +96.9%
Contains more Fats +4584.2%
Contains more Carbs +36.9%
Contains more Other +129.2%
Contains more Water +98%
Falafel
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
Pigeon pea
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 g
Contains more Protein +96.9%
Contains more Fats +4584.2%
Contains more Carbs +36.9%
Contains more Other +129.2%
Contains more Water +98%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Falafel
Falafel
2
:
1
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +338933.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1929.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%
Falafel
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Pigeon pea
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +338933.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1929.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Pigeon pea Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 16.55g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 6.76g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 0.38g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 23.25g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 121kcal Falafel
Fiber 6.7g Pigeon pea
Calcium 54mg 43mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 1.11mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 46mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 119mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 384mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 5mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 1.5mg 0.9mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.269mg Pigeon pea
Manganese 0.691mg 0.501mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 2.9µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin A 13IU 3IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Falafel
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.146mg
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.059mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.781mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.319mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.05mg Falafel
Folate 93µg 111µg Pigeon pea
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.066mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.239mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.245mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.483mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.474mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.076mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.579mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.292mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.241mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.083g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.003g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.205g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel Pigeon pea
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
18%
Falafel
15%
Pigeon pea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
37%
Pigeon pea

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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.

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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/nutrients
  2. Pigeon pea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172437/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.