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Falafel vs. Pinto beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Falafel and Pinto beans

  • Falafel has more Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Phosphorus, while Pinto beans has more Folate, Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Pinto beans's daily need coverage for Folate is 20% higher.
  • Pinto beans contains 294 times less Sodium than Falafel. Falafel contains 294mg of Sodium, while Pinto beans contains 1mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Falafel, home-prepared and Beans, pinto, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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 +17.4%
Contains more Iron +63.6%
Contains more Magnesium +64%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.6%
Contains more Potassium +34.2%
Contains more Zinc +53.1%
Contains more Copper +17.8%
Contains more Manganese +52.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Selenium +520%
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 14% 79% 36% 63% 39% 1% 27% 73% 60% 34%
Contains more Calcium +17.4%
Contains more Iron +63.6%
Contains more Magnesium +64%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.6%
Contains more Potassium +34.2%
Contains more Zinc +53.1%
Contains more Copper +17.8%
Contains more Manganese +52.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Selenium +520%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +167.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +228.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.2%
Contains more Folate +84.9%
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 0% 19% 0% 3% 49% 15% 6% 13% 53% 129% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +167.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +228.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.2%
Contains more Folate +84.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +47.7%
Contains more Fats +2638.5%
Contains more Carbs +21.4%
Contains more Other +107.7%
Contains more Water +81.8%
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
9% 26% 63%
Protein: 9.01 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 26.22 g
Water: 62.95 g
Other: 1.17 g
Contains more Protein +47.7%
Contains more Fats +2638.5%
Contains more Carbs +21.4%
Contains more Other +107.7%
Contains more Water +81.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7547.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1670.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.3%
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.136 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.235 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7547.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1670.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Falafel Pinto beans
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 Pinto beans Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 17.22g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 9.01g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 0.65g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 26.22g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 143kcal Falafel
Starch 15.15g Pinto beans
Sugar 0.34g Falafel
Fiber 9g Pinto beans
Calcium 54mg 46mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 2.09mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 50mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 147mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 436mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 1mg Pinto beans
Zinc 1.5mg 0.98mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.219mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.453mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 6.2µg Pinto beans
Vitamin A 13IU 0IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Falafel
Vitamin E 0.94mg Pinto beans
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0.8mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.193mg Pinto beans
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.062mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.318mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.21mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.229mg Pinto beans
Folate 93µg 172µg Pinto beans
Vitamin K 3.5µg Pinto beans
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.108mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.331mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.426mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.765mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.63mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.117mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.531mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.519mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.247mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.136g Pinto beans
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.133g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.235g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Pinto beans
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
24%
Pinto beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
42%
Pinto beans

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pinto beans
Pinto beans contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pinto beans
Pinto beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.247g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pinto beans
Pinto beans is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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. Pinto beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175200/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.