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.
- Falafel has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of falafel is 33, while the glycemic index of pita is 68.
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.
| 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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1383.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +74.9% |
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Water
~32.1g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fats | 17.8g | 1.2g | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 0.105g | 25% |
| Iron | 3.42mg | 1.4mg | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 0.535g | 24% |
| Folate | 93µg | 24µg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 97mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 120mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 26mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 536mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.267mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.383g | 0.166g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.168mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 0.481mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 9% | |
| Carbs | 31.84g | 55.7g | 8% |
| Protein | 13.31g | 9.1g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 2.142mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 0.034mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 0.84mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.097mg | 5% |
| Calories | 333kcal | 275kcal | 3% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 86mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.397mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 31.84g | 53.5g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0.349mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 0.634mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 0.394mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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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 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.