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Falafel vs. Pineapple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Falafel and Pineapple

  • Falafel is richer in Iron, Phosphorus, Folate, Magnesium, Copper, Potassium, and Zinc, yet Pineapple is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Pineapple is 51% higher.
  • Falafel contains 294 times more Sodium than Pineapple. Falafel contains 294mg of Sodium, while Pineapple contains 1mg.

Food types used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and Pineapple, raw, all varieties.

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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 +315.4%
Contains more Iron +1079.3%
Contains more Magnesium +583.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +2300%
Contains more Potassium +436.7%
Contains more Zinc +1150%
Contains more Copper +134.5%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Manganese +34.2%
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 4% 11% 9% 4% 10% 1% 4% 37% 121% 1%
Contains more Calcium +315.4%
Contains more Iron +1079.3%
Contains more Magnesium +583.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +2300%
Contains more Potassium +436.7%
Contains more Zinc +1150%
Contains more Copper +134.5%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Manganese +34.2%

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 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +418.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.6%
Contains more Folate +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +346.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +2887.5%
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 4% 1% 0% 160% 20% 8% 10% 13% 26% 14% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +418.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.6%
Contains more Folate +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +346.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +2887.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2364.8%
Contains more Fats +14733.3%
Contains more Carbs +142.7%
Contains more Other +1004.5%
Contains more Water +148.4%
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
13% 86%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 13.12 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more Protein +2364.8%
Contains more Fats +14733.3%
Contains more Carbs +142.7%
Contains more Other +1004.5%
Contains more Water +148.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78138.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10300%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
15% 21% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.009 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78138.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10300%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Falafel Pineapple
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 Pineapple Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 11.72g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 0.54g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 0.12g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 13.12g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 50kcal Falafel
Fructose 2.12g Pineapple
Sugar 9.85g Falafel
Fiber 1.4g Pineapple
Calcium 54mg 13mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 0.29mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 12mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 8mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 109mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 1mg Pineapple
Zinc 1.5mg 0.12mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.11mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.927mg Pineapple
Selenium 1µg 0.1µg Falafel
Vitamin A 13IU 58IU Pineapple
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 3µg Pineapple
Vitamin E 0.02mg Pineapple
Vitamin C 1.6mg 47.8mg Pineapple
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.079mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.032mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.5mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.213mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.112mg Falafel
Folate 93µg 18µg Falafel
Vitamin K 0.7µg Pineapple
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.005mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.019mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.019mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.024mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.026mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.012mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.021mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.024mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.01mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.009g Pineapple
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.013g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.04g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Pineapple
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
21%
Pineapple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
20%
Pineapple

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.374g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple
Pineapple is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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. Pineapple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169124/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.