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Cherry pie vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between cherry pie and falafel?

  • Cherry pie is higher in selenium and vitamin A; however, falafel is richer in phosphorus, manganese, copper, iron, magnesium, folate, potassium, and zinc.
  • Falafel's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 23% more.
  • Falafel contains 31 times less vitamin A than cherry pie. Cherry pie contains 409IU of vitamin A, while falafel contains 13IU.
  • Falafel has a lower glycemic index (33) than cherry pie (59).

We used Pie, cherry, prepared from recipe and Falafel, home-prepared types in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 3% 6.8% 69% 26% 5.5% 13% 25% 26% 43%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 59% 16% 52% 128% 86% 41% 82% 38% 90% 5.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +680%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +811.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +440%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +659.7%
Contains more IronIron +84.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +235.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +650%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +540%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +245.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.3% 9.7% 0% 0% 37% 29% 24% 7.4% 7.8% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 38% 20% 18% 29% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +137.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +267.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +244.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.146mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 12% 39% 46%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 38.5 g
Water: 45.8 g
Other: 0.7 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 CarbsCarbs +20.9%
Contains more WaterWater +32.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +375.4%
Contains more FatsFats +45.9%
Contains more OtherOther +247.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 46% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.985 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.314 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.247 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.383 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.16 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -20.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +91.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cherry 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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cherry pie Falafel DV% diff.
Phosphorus 30mg 192mg 23%
Protein 2.8g 13.31g 21%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.691mg 21%
Copper 0.077mg 0.258mg 20%
Iron 1.85mg 3.42mg 20%
Folate 27µg 93µg 17%
Magnesium 9mg 82mg 17%
Potassium 77mg 585mg 15%
Selenium 7.8µg 1µg 12%
Zinc 0.2mg 1.5mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 5.314g 10.171g 12%
Fats 12.2g 17.8g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.125mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.247g 4.16g 6%
Calcium 10mg 54mg 4%
Sodium 191mg 294mg 4%
Vitamin A 29µg 1µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.166mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.123mg 0.292mg 3%
Saturated fat 2.985g 2.383g 3%
Calories 270kcal 333kcal 3%
Carbs 38.5g 31.84g 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1.6mg 1%
Vitamin B3 1.276mg 1.044mg 1%
Net carbs 38.5g 31.84g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.148mg 0.146mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.134mg 0%
Threonine 0.072mg 0.492mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.088mg 0.567mg 0%
Leucine 0.17mg 0.944mg 0%
Lysine 0.067mg 0.856mg 0%
Methionine 0.043mg 0.187mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.124mg 0.707mg 0%
Valine 0.104mg 0.562mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0.364mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cherry pie Falafel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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%
Cherry pie
17%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cherry pie
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.602g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie contains less Sodium (difference - 103mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Cherry pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172781/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.