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Pistachio vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pistachio and Falafel different?

  • Pistachio is higher in Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Manganese, Potassium, and Selenium, however, Falafel is richer in Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Pistachio is 121% higher.
  • Pistachio contains 7 times more Selenium than Falafel. While Pistachio contains 7µg of Selenium, Falafel contains only 1µg.
  • Falafel has less Saturated Fat.

Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Falafel, home-prepared are the varieties used in this article.

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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 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75.2%
Contains more IronIron +14.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +403.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +155.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +73.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +600%

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 19% 31% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3869.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +495.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1260%
Contains more FolateFolate +82.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.166mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +51.5%
Contains more FatsFats +154.6%
Contains more OtherOther +22.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.2%
Contains more WaterWater +692.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.16 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +128.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +245.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -59.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pistachio Falafel
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Falafel Opinion
Calories 560kcal 333kcal Pistachio
Protein 20.16g 13.31g Pistachio
Fats 45.32g 17.8g Pistachio
Vitamin C 5.6mg 1.6mg Pistachio
Net carbs 16.57g 31.84g Falafel
Carbs 27.17g 31.84g Falafel
Magnesium 121mg 82mg Pistachio
Calcium 105mg 54mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 585mg Pistachio
Iron 3.92mg 3.42mg Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g Falafel
Fiber 10.6g Pistachio
Copper 1.3mg 0.258mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 1.5mg Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 192mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 294mg Pistachio
Vitamin A 516IU 13IU Pistachio
Vitamin A 26µg 1µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 2.86mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 0.691mg Pistachio
Selenium 7µg 1µg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.146mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.166mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 1.044mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.292mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.125mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 93µg Falafel
Saturated Fat 5.907g 2.383g Falafel
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 10.171g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 4.16g Pistachio
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.134mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg 0.492mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.567mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg 0.944mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg 0.856mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg 0.187mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.707mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg 0.562mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg 0.364mg Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pistachio Falafel
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
65%
Pistachio
17%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.524g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/nutrients
  2. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.