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Pasta vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pasta and Falafel

  • Pasta has less Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Potassium, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Falafel's daily need coverage for Iron is 29% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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.
Pasta
1
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Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +355.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +204.8%
Contains more Potassium +2337.5%
Contains more Zinc +167.9%
Contains more Copper +177.4%
Contains more Manganese +208.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Magnesium +355.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +204.8%
Contains more Potassium +2337.5%
Contains more Zinc +167.9%
Contains more Copper +177.4%
Contains more Manganese +208.5%

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.
Pasta
3
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Contains more Vitamin A +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +267.6%
Contains more Folate +45.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.044
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
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 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +267.6%
Contains more Folate +45.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.044

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
1
:
Contains more Water +98%
Contains more Protein +158.4%
Contains more Fats +1595.2%
Contains more Carbs +27.7%
Contains more Other +683.9%
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 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 Water +98%
Contains more Protein +158.4%
Contains more Fats +1595.2%
Contains more Carbs +27.7%
Contains more Other +683.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8102.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +869.7%
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8102.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +869.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 24.93g 31.84g Falafel
Protein 5.15g 13.31g Falafel
Fats 1.05g 17.8g Falafel
Carbs 24.93g 31.84g Falafel
Calories 131kcal 333kcal Falafel
Calcium 6mg 54mg Falafel
Iron 1.14mg 3.42mg Falafel
Magnesium 18mg 82mg Falafel
Phosphorus 63mg 192mg Falafel
Potassium 24mg 585mg Falafel
Sodium 6mg 294mg Pasta
Zinc 0.56mg 1.5mg Falafel
Copper 0.093mg 0.258mg Falafel
Manganese 0.224mg 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg Falafel
Vitamin A 20IU 13IU Pasta
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 1µg Pasta
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.146mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.166mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 1.044mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.292mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.125mg Falafel
Folate 64µg 93µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg Pasta
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.134mg 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.348mg 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.097mg 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.079mg 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.217mg 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.103mg 0.364mg Falafel
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 0.15g 2.383g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 4.16g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta 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
16%
Pasta
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 288mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.233g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pasta
Pasta is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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 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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.