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Pico de gallo vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pico de gallo and Falafel

  • Falafel is higher than Pico de gallo in Iron, and Calcium.
  • Falafel covers your daily Iron needs 43% more than Pico de gallo.
  • Pico de gallo contains 2 times more Sodium than Falafel. While Pico de gallo contains 469mg of Sodium, Falafel contains only 294mg.

Food varieties used in this article are PACE, Pico De Gallo 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.
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -37.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 62% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -37.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +2307.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +137.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 13% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 +2307.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +137.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +154.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +239.4%
Equal in Other - 2.43
9% 88% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 9.38 g
Water: 88 g
Other: 2.62 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 +154.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +239.4%
Equal in Other - 2.43

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pico de gallo Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 9.38g 31.84g Falafel
Protein 0g 13.31g Falafel
Fats 0g 17.8g Falafel
Carbs 9.38g 31.84g Falafel
Calories 31kcal 333kcal Falafel
Sugar 6.25g Falafel
Calcium 0mg 54mg Falafel
Iron 0mg 3.42mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg Falafel
Sodium 469mg 294mg Falafel
Zinc 1.5mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg Falafel
Vitamin A 313IU 13IU Pico de gallo
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Falafel
Vitamin C 3.8mg 1.6mg Pico de gallo
Vitamin B1 0.146mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.125mg Falafel
Folate 93µg Falafel
Tryptophan 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 0g 2.383g Pico de gallo
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pico de gallo 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
3%
Pico de gallo
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Pico de gallo
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.383g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Pico de gallo
Pico de gallo is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 175mg)
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)

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

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.