Falafel vs. Pastrami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between falafel and pastrami
- Falafel has more manganese, folate, copper, and magnesium; however, pastrami is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B3.
- Pastrami covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 78% more than falafel.
- Falafel has 26 times more manganese than pastrami. While falafel has 0.691mg of manganese, pastrami has only 0.027mg.
- Falafel has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of pastrami is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Falafel, home-prepared and Beef, cured, pastrami.
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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 | +382.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +440% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +178.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +54.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +183.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -72.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2459.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +232% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1670% |
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 Vitamin CVitamin C | +433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +180.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1450% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +308% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +76.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +205.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +8744.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +63.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +100.8% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -11.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +380.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2769% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.87µg | 78% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 1078mg | 34% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 4.98mg | 32% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 17.7µg | 30% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 0.027mg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 0.145g | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 68mg | 23% |
| Folate | 93µg | 6µg | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 2.118g | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 4.26mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.091mg | 19% |
| Fats | 17.8g | 5.82g | 18% |
| Protein | 13.31g | 21.8g | 17% |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 17mg | 15% |
| Choline | 81.6mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 2.22mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 210mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 0.36g | 10% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 147kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.052mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.221mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 10mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 175mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.265mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 2.681g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 0.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.1g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.857mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0.976mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 1.706mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 1.812mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.558mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0.847mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 1.065mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.684mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.01g | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Pastrami is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 784mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.298g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
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.