Falafel vs. Pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between falafel and pea raw
- Falafel has more iron, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, and potassium; however, pea raw has more vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin B1.
- Pea raw's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 43% more.
- Falafel has 59 times more sodium than pea raw. Falafel has 294mg of sodium, while pea raw has 5mg.
- Pea raw has a higher glycemic index than falafel.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Falafel, home-prepared and Peas, green, raw.
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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 | +148.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +116% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +139.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +132.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +77.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +68.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +80% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +25.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +180.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +43.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2400% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +82.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +100.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +35.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +145.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4350% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +120.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +179.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +127.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +28960% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2124.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 40mg | 43% |
| Fats | 17.8g | 0.4g | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 0.187g | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 0.035g | 25% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 1.47mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 5.7g | 23% | |
| Vitamin K | 24.8µg | 21% | |
| Protein | 13.31g | 5.42g | 16% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 81kcal | 13% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 5mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 108mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 33mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 0.41mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 0.071g | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.266mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 244mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.176mg | 9% |
| Folate | 93µg | 65µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 2.09mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 14.45g | 6% |
| Choline | 28.4mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 38µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.104mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 25mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.132mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.169mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 1.24mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 1.8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 8.75g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.67g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.203mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 0.317mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 0.235mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.39g | 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
17%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
31%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.312g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pea raw is cheaper (difference - $3.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pea raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)