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Pigeon pea vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pigeon pea and Falafel

  • 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 contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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 less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Selenium +190%
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%
Equal in Copper - 0.258
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Selenium +190%
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%
Equal in Copper - 0.258

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 Folate +19.4%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.146
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.292
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%
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 Folate +19.4%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.146
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.292

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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?
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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. Pigeon pea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172437/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.