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Apple pie vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Apple pie and Falafel

  • Apple pie contains less Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, Folate, Manganese, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6 than Falafel.
  • Falafel's daily need coverage for Iron is 28% higher.
  • Falafel contains 2 times less Saturated Fat than Apple pie. Apple pie contains 3.797g of Saturated Fat, while Falafel contains 2.383g.

The food types used in this comparison are Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour 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.
Apple pie
Apple pie
1
:
9
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Calcium +390.9%
Contains more Iron +182.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1071.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +700%
Contains more Potassium +800%
Contains more Zinc +837.5%
Contains more Copper +460.9%
Contains more Manganese +279.7%
Apple pie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 46% 5% 11% 6% 35% 5% 16% 24% 0%
Falafel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains more Calcium +390.9%
Contains more Iron +182.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1071.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +700%
Contains more Potassium +800%
Contains more Zinc +837.5%
Contains more Copper +460.9%
Contains more Manganese +279.7%

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.
Apple pie
Apple pie
4
:
6
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Vitamin A +853.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +145.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +228.9%
Contains more Folate +2225%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.146
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.166
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.044
Apple pie
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 11% 34% 37% 22% 8% 9% 3% 2% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +853.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +145.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +228.9%
Contains more Folate +2225%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.146
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.166
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.044

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple pie
Apple pie
2
:
3
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Water +50.8%
Contains more Protein +600.5%
Contains more Fats +61.8%
Contains more Other +170%
Equal in Carbs - 31.84
Apple pie
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
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
Contains more Water +50.8%
Contains more Protein +600.5%
Contains more Fats +61.8%
Contains more Other +170%
Equal in Carbs - 31.84

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple pie
Apple pie
0
:
3
Falafel
Falafel
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +131.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.3%
Apple pie
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
Falafel
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +131.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 32.4g 31.84g Apple pie
Protein 1.9g 13.31g Falafel
Fats 11g 17.8g Falafel
Carbs 34g 31.84g Apple pie
Calories 237kcal 333kcal Falafel
Fiber 1.6g Apple pie
Calcium 11mg 54mg Falafel
Iron 1.21mg 3.42mg Falafel
Magnesium 7mg 82mg Falafel
Phosphorus 24mg 192mg Falafel
Potassium 65mg 585mg Falafel
Sodium 266mg 294mg Apple pie
Zinc 0.16mg 1.5mg Falafel
Copper 0.046mg 0.258mg Falafel
Manganese 0.182mg 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg Falafel
Vitamin A 124IU 13IU Apple pie
Vitamin A RAE 29µg 1µg Apple pie
Vitamin C 3.2mg 1.6mg Apple pie
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.146mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.166mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 1.044mg Apple pie
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.292mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.125mg Falafel
Folate 4µg 93µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Apple pie
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.054mg 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.129mg 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.07mg 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.032mg 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.084mg 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.038mg 0.364mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 3.797g 2.383g Falafel
Monounsaturated Fat 4.388g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 4.16g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple pie 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
11%
Apple pie
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.414g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple pie
Apple pie is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.