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Falafel vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between falafel and pepperoni

  • Falafel is higher in iron, folate, and copper, yet pepperoni is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
  • Pepperoni covers your daily saturated fat needs 77% more than falafel.
  • Falafel contains 19 times more folate than pepperoni. While falafel contains 93µg of folate, pepperoni contains only 5µg.
  • The amount of sodium in falafel is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced.

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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 13% 5.7% 24% 50% 30% 67% 68% 206% 140% 158%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +355.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +184.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +113.5%
Contains more IronIron +157.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +183.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +55.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2800%

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 0% 0% 21% 20% 68% 59% 94% 56% 84% 163% 15% 3.8% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1760%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +377.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +218.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +189.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2598.3%
Contains more WaterWater +21.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +44.6%
Contains more FatsFats +160%
Contains more OtherOther +95.1%

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
41% 48% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.708 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.458 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +104.2%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~4.458g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Falafel Pepperoni
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Pepperoni DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.383g 17.708g 70%
Sodium 294mg 1582mg 56%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.3µg 54%
Selenium 1µg 29µg 51%
Fats 17.8g 46.28g 44%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Monounsaturated fat 10.171g 20.77g 26%
Iron 3.42mg 1.33mg 26%
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 4.987mg 25%
Folate 93µg 5µg 22%
Copper 0.258mg 0.091mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.362mg 18%
Manganese 0.691mg 1.074mg 17%
Magnesium 82mg 18mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.93mg 13%
Protein 13.31g 19.25g 12%
Carbs 31.84g 1.18g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.271mg 10%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Calories 333kcal 504kcal 9%
Potassium 585mg 274mg 9%
Zinc 1.5mg 2.44mg 9%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.257mg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU 7%
Phosphorus 192mg 158mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Calcium 54mg 19mg 4%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 4.458g 2%
Net carbs 31.84g 1.18g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.492mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 0.944mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 0.856mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.187mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.562mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.364mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Pepperoni
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
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 1288mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.325g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/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.