Falafel vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Falafel and Pita
- Falafel has more Iron, Folate, Potassium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Copper, and Manganese, while Pita has more Vitamin B1.
- Falafel's daily need coverage for Iron is 25% higher.
- Pita contains 14 times less Saturated Fat than Falafel. Falafel contains 2.383g of Saturated Fat, while Pita contains 0.166g.
The food types used in this comparison are Falafel, home-prepared and Bread, pita, white, unenriched.
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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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Iron
+144.3%
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Magnesium
+215.4%
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Phosphorus
+97.9%
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Potassium
+387.5%
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Sodium
-45.1%
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Zinc
+78.6%
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Copper
+53.6%
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Manganese
+43.7%
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Calcium
+59.3%
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Iron
+144.3%
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Magnesium
+215.4%
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Phosphorus
+97.9%
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Potassium
+387.5%
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Sodium
-45.1%
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Zinc
+78.6%
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Copper
+53.6%
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Manganese
+43.7%
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Calcium
+59.3%
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+71.1%
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Vitamin B6
+267.6%
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Folate
+287.5%
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Vitamin B1
+82.9%
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Vitamin B3
+105.2%
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Vitamin B5
+36%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+71.1%
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Vitamin B6
+267.6%
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Folate
+287.5%
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Vitamin B1
+82.9%
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Vitamin B3
+105.2%
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Vitamin B5
+36%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+46.3%
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Fats
+1383.3%
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Other
+27.9%
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Carbs
+74.9%
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Protein
+46.3%
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+1383.3%
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+27.9%
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+74.9%
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+9586.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+677.6%
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Saturated Fat
-93%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+9586.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+677.6%
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Saturated Fat
-93%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 31.84g | 53.5g |
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| Protein | 13.31g | 9.1g |
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| Fats | 17.8g | 1.2g |
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| Carbs | 31.84g | 55.7g |
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| Calories | 333kcal | 275kcal |
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| Fiber | 2.2g |
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| Calcium | 54mg | 86mg |
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| Iron | 3.42mg | 1.4mg |
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| Magnesium | 82mg | 26mg |
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| Phosphorus | 192mg | 97mg |
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| Potassium | 585mg | 120mg |
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| Sodium | 294mg | 536mg |
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| Zinc | 1.5mg | 0.84mg |
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| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.168mg |
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| Manganese | 0.691mg | 0.481mg |
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| Selenium | 1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 13IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.267mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.097mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 2.142mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.397mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.034mg |
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| Folate | 93µg | 24µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.105mg |
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| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.257mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0.349mg |
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| Leucine | 0.944mg | 0.634mg |
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| Lysine | 0.856mg | 0.219mg |
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| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.16mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0.446mg |
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| Valine | 0.562mg | 0.394mg |
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| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.195mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.383g | 0.166g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.171g | 0.105g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 0.535g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.217g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 242mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.