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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 59% 16% 52% 128% 86% 41% 82% 38% 90% 5.5%
Pita
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 26% 11% 53% 56% 23% 42% 70% 63% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +215.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +387.5%
Contains more IronIron +144.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +78.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +97.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +43.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.3% 0.78% 0% 0% 37% 38% 20% 18% 29% 0% 0% 70% 0%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 67% 22% 40% 24% 7.8% 0% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +267.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +105.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Pita
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9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1383.3%
Contains more OtherOther +27.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +74.9%
~equal in Water ~32.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.16 g
Pita
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21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.535 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +9586.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +677.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
Falafel Pita
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Pita Opinion
Calories 333kcal 275kcal Falafel
Protein 13.31g 9.1g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 1.2g Falafel
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Falafel
Net carbs 31.84g 53.5g Pita
Carbs 31.84g 55.7g Pita
Magnesium 82mg 26mg Falafel
Calcium 54mg 86mg Pita
Potassium 585mg 120mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 1.4mg Falafel
Fiber 2.2g Pita
Copper 0.258mg 0.168mg Falafel
Zinc 1.5mg 0.84mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 97mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 536mg Falafel
Vitamin A 13IU 0IU Falafel
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.481mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.267mg Pita
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.097mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 2.142mg Pita
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.397mg Pita
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.034mg Falafel
Folate 93µg 24µg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.166g Pita
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.105g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.535g Falafel
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.105mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.257mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.349mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.634mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.219mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.16mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.446mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.394mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.195mg Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Pita
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
17%
Falafel
14%
Pita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
36%
Pita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.217g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita
Pita is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 242mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Pita - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172816/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.