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Falafel vs. Pimiento — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Falafel and Pimiento

  • Falafel has more Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, and Potassium, while Pimiento has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Pimiento's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 93% higher.
  • Pimiento contains 21 times less Sodium than Falafel. Falafel contains 294mg of Sodium, while Pimiento contains 14mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Falafel, home-prepared and Pimento, canned.

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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 Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +103.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1029.4%
Contains more Potassium +270.3%
Contains more Zinc +689.5%
Contains more Copper +426.5%
Contains more Manganese +651.1%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
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 2% 63% 5% 8% 14% 2% 6% 17% 12% 2%
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +103.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1266.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1029.4%
Contains more Potassium +270.3%
Contains more Zinc +689.5%
Contains more Copper +426.5%
Contains more Manganese +651.1%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +758.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2820%
Contains more Folate +1450%
Contains more Vitamin A +20323.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +5206.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72%
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 160% 14% 0% 283% 5% 14% 12% 1% 50% 5% 0% 21%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +758.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2820%
Contains more Folate +1450%
Contains more Vitamin A +20323.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +5206.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1110%
Contains more Fats +5833.3%
Contains more Carbs +524.3%
Contains more Other +507.5%
Contains more Water +168.9%
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
5% 93%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +1110%
Contains more Fats +5833.3%
Contains more Carbs +524.3%
Contains more Other +507.5%
Contains more Water +168.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50755%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2483.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
20% 9% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50755%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2483.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Pimiento Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 3.2g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 1.1g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 0.3g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 5.1g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 23kcal Falafel
Sugar 2.71g Falafel
Fiber 1.9g Pimiento
Calcium 54mg 6mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 1.68mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 6mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 17mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 158mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 14mg Pimiento
Zinc 1.5mg 0.19mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.049mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.092mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 0.2µg Falafel
Vitamin A 13IU 2655IU Pimiento
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 133µg Pimiento
Vitamin E 0.69mg Pimiento
Vitamin C 1.6mg 84.9mg Pimiento
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.017mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.06mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.615mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.01mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.215mg Pimiento
Folate 93µg 6µg Falafel
Vitamin K 8.3µg Pimiento
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.014mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.04mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.036mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.058mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.049mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.013mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.034mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.046mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.022mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.045g Pimiento
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.02g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.161g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Pimiento
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
47%
Pimiento
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
13%
Pimiento

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pimiento
Pimiento contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pimiento
Pimiento is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.338g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pimiento
Pimiento is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Pimiento - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168559/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.