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Falafel vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are falafel and pistachios different?

  • Falafel is higher in folate; however, pistachios are richer in vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, manganese, potassium, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for pistachios is 121% higher.
  • Falafel contains 294 times more sodium than pistachios. While falafel contains 294mg of sodium, pistachios contain 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
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.
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%
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 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more FolateFolate +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2500%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.16mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
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
14% 61% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.383 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.16 g
14% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
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.
Falafel Pistachio
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Pistachio DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 1.7mg 121%
Copper 0.258mg 1.3mg 116%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 14.38g 68%
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.87mg 60%
Phosphorus 192mg 490mg 43%
Fats 17.8g 45.32g 42%
Fiber 10.6g 42%
Monounsaturated fat 10.171g 23.257g 33%
Manganese 0.691mg 1.2mg 22%
Vitamin E 2.86mg 19%
Saturated fat 2.383g 5.907g 16%
Protein 13.31g 20.16g 14%
Sodium 294mg 1mg 13%
Potassium 585mg 1025mg 13%
Calories 333kcal 560kcal 11%
Folate 93µg 51µg 11%
Selenium 1µg 7µg 11%
Magnesium 82mg 121mg 9%
Zinc 1.5mg 2.2mg 6%
Iron 3.42mg 3.92mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.52mg 5%
Calcium 54mg 105mg 5%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 5.6mg 4%
Vitamin A 1µg 26µg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 1.3mg 2%
Carbs 31.84g 27.17g 2%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Net carbs 31.84g 16.57g N/A
Sugar 7.66g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.16mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.492mg 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 0.944mg 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 0.856mg 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.187mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 1.092mg 0%
Valine 0.562mg 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.364mg 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel Pistachio
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
17%
Falafel
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel
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)

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
  2. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.