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Falafel vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Falafel and Pilaf

  • Falafel has more Iron, Magnesium, and Potassium, however, Pilaf is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Pilaf covers your daily Selenium needs 57% more than Falafel.
  • Pilaf has 8 times less Saturated Fat than Falafel. Falafel has 2.383g of Saturated Fat, while Pilaf has 0.307g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Falafel, home-prepared and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, 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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Pilaf
Contains more Iron +40.2%
Contains more Magnesium +156.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.7%
Contains more Potassium +211.2%
Contains less Sodium -77.4%
Contains more Zinc +48.5%
Contains more Copper +55.4%
Contains more Calcium +53.7%
Contains more Manganese +27.6%
Contains more Selenium +3140%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Contains more Iron +40.2%
Contains more Magnesium +156.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.7%
Contains more Potassium +211.2%
Contains less Sodium -77.4%
Contains more Zinc +48.5%
Contains more Copper +55.4%
Contains more Calcium +53.7%
Contains more Manganese +27.6%
Contains more Selenium +3140%

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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Pilaf
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +313%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +486.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +144.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220%
Contains more Folate +128%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 14
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 14% 151% 21% 115% 43% 93% 159% 3% 2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +156.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +313%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +486.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +144.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +220%
Contains more Folate +128%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 14

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pilaf
Contains more Protein +27.7%
Contains more Fats +1199.3%
Contains more Water +330.6%
Contains more Carbs +139.7%
Contains more Other +58.8%
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
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
Contains more Protein +27.7%
Contains more Fats +1199.3%
Contains more Water +330.6%
Contains more Carbs +139.7%
Contains more Other +58.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pilaf
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2626.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1003.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.1%
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2626.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1003.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Pilaf Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 75.11g Pilaf
Protein 13.31g 10.42g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 1.37g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 76.31g Pilaf
Calories 333kcal 359kcal Pilaf
Starch 71.23g Pilaf
Sugar 1.53g Falafel
Fiber 1.2g Pilaf
Calcium 54mg 83mg Pilaf
Iron 3.42mg 2.44mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 32mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 154mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 188mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 1303mg Falafel
Zinc 1.5mg 1.01mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.166mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.882mg Pilaf
Selenium 1µg 32.4µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 13IU 14IU Pilaf
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 4µg Pilaf
Vitamin E 0.04mg Pilaf
Vitamin C 1.6mg 4.1mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.603mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.087mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 6.127mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.715mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.4mg Pilaf
Folate 93µg 212µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Pilaf
Vitamin K 0.5µg Pilaf
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.086mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.221mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.279mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.523mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.189mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.145mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.32mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.374mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.15mg Falafel
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.307g Pilaf
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.373g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.377g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Pilaf
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
18%
Falafel
50%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.076g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 1009mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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.