Falafel vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Falafel and Pistachio different?
- Falafel is higher in Folate, however, Pistachio is richer in Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Manganese, Potassium, and Selenium.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Pistachio is 121% higher.
- Falafel contains 294 times more Sodium than Pistachio. While Falafel contains 294mg of Sodium, Pistachio contains only 1mg.
Falafel, home-prepared and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +47.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +94.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +75.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +403.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +46.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +155.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +73.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +600% |
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.
| Contains more FolateFolate | +82.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3869.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +495.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +78.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1260% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +692.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +51.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +154.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -59.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +128.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +245.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 333kcal | 560kcal |
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| Protein | 13.31g | 20.16g |
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| Fats | 17.8g | 45.32g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 5.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 31.84g | 16.57g |
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| Carbs | 31.84g | 27.17g |
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| Magnesium | 82mg | 121mg |
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| Calcium | 54mg | 105mg |
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| Potassium | 585mg | 1025mg |
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| Iron | 3.42mg | 3.92mg |
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| Sugar | 7.66g |
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| Fiber | 10.6g |
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| Copper | 0.258mg | 1.3mg |
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| Zinc | 1.5mg | 2.2mg |
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| Starch | 1.67g |
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| Phosphorus | 192mg | 490mg |
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| Sodium | 294mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 13IU | 516IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 26µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.86mg |
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| Manganese | 0.691mg | 1.2mg |
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| Selenium | 1µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.87mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 1.3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.52mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 1.7mg |
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| Folate | 93µg | 51µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.383g | 5.907g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.171g | 23.257g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 14.38g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.251mg |
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| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.684mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0.917mg |
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| Leucine | 0.944mg | 1.604mg |
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| Lysine | 0.856mg | 1.138mg |
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| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.36mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 1.092mg |
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| Valine | 0.562mg | 1.249mg |
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| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.512mg |
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| Fructose | 0.24g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.091g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
17%
65%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
125%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.524g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)