Falafel vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Falafel and Penne
- Falafel is richer than Penne in Iron, Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Falafel is 33% higher.
- Falafel contains 10 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Penne. Falafel contains 4.16g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Penne contains 0.4g.
Food types used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared.
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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.
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Iron
+327.5%
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Magnesium
+173.3%
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Phosphorus
+62.7%
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Potassium
+379.5%
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Zinc
+36.4%
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Calcium
+64.8%
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Sodium
-15.6%
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Iron
+327.5%
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Magnesium
+173.3%
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Phosphorus
+62.7%
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Potassium
+379.5%
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Zinc
+36.4%
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Calcium
+64.8%
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Sodium
-15.6%
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.
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Vitamin A
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Vitamin C
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Vitamin C
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+133.5%
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Fats
+345%
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Carbs
+89.5%
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Other
+120.9%
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Water
+109.1%
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+133.5%
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+345%
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+89.5%
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+120.9%
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Water
+109.1%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+917.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+940%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.3
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Monounsaturated Fat
+917.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+940%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.3
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 31.84g | 14.1g |
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| Protein | 13.31g | 5.7g |
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| Fats | 17.8g | 4g |
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| Carbs | 31.84g | 16.8g |
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| Calories | 333kcal | 126kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.9g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g |
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| Calcium | 54mg | 89mg |
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| Iron | 3.42mg | 0.8mg |
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| Magnesium | 82mg | 30mg |
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| Phosphorus | 192mg | 118mg |
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| Potassium | 585mg | 122mg |
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| Sodium | 294mg | 248mg |
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| Zinc | 1.5mg | 1.1mg |
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| Copper | 0.258mg |
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| Manganese | 0.691mg |
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| Selenium | 1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 13IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg |
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| Folate | 93µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.134mg |
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| Threonine | 0.492mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.567mg |
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| Leucine | 0.944mg |
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| Lysine | 0.856mg |
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| Methionine | 0.187mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg |
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| Valine | 0.562mg |
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| Histidine | 0.364mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.2g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.383g | 2.3g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.171g | 1g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 0.4g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.083g)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Falafel is relatively richer in vitamins