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Falafel vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Falafel and Pumpkin

  • Falafel has more Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Folate, Magnesium, Copper, and Zinc, however, Pumpkin is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Pumpkin covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 47% more than Falafel.
  • Pumpkin has 294 times less Sodium than Falafel. Falafel has 294mg of Sodium, while Pumpkin has 1mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Falafel, home-prepared and Pumpkin, raw.

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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 +157.1%
Contains more Iron +327.5%
Contains more Magnesium +583.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +336.4%
Contains more Potassium +72.1%
Contains more Zinc +368.8%
Contains more Copper +103.1%
Contains more Manganese +452.8%
Contains more Selenium +233.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
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 7% 30% 9% 19% 30% 1% 9% 43% 17% 2%
Contains more Calcium +157.1%
Contains more Iron +327.5%
Contains more Magnesium +583.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +336.4%
Contains more Potassium +72.1%
Contains more Zinc +368.8%
Contains more Copper +103.1%
Contains more Manganese +452.8%
Contains more Selenium +233.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%

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 +192%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +104.9%
Contains more Folate +481.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +65384.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +462.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.298
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 511% 22% 0% 30% 13% 26% 12% 18% 15% 12% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +192%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +104.9%
Contains more Folate +481.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +65384.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +462.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.298

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1231%
Contains more Fats +17700%
Contains more Carbs +389.8%
Contains more Other +203.8%
Contains more Water +164.6%
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
7% 92%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.6 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +1231%
Contains more Fats +17700%
Contains more Carbs +389.8%
Contains more Other +203.8%
Contains more Water +164.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78138.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83100%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
74% 19% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.005 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78138.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83100%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Falafel Pumpkin
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 Pumpkin Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 6g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 1g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 0.1g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 6.5g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 26kcal Falafel
Sugar 2.76g Falafel
Fiber 0.5g Pumpkin
Calcium 54mg 21mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 0.8mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 12mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 44mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 340mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 1mg Pumpkin
Zinc 1.5mg 0.32mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.127mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.125mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 0.3µg Falafel
Vitamin A 13IU 8513IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 426µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 1.06mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 1.6mg 9mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.05mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.11mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.6mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.298mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.061mg Falafel
Folate 93µg 16µg Falafel
Vitamin K 1.1µg Pumpkin
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.012mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.029mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.031mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.046mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.054mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.011mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.032mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.035mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.016mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.052g Pumpkin
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.013g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.005g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Falafel Pumpkin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
55%
Pumpkin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
16%
Pumpkin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.331g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168448/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.