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Pastry vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pastry and Falafel

  • Pastry is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, yet Falafel is higher in Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Potassium, and Iron.
  • Pastry covers your daily Selenium needs 42% more than Falafel.
  • Pastry contains 4 times more Saturated Fat than Falafel. While Pastry contains 9.643g of Saturated Fat, Falafel contains only 2.383g.

Food varieties used in this article are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake and Falafel, home-prepared.

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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.
Pastry
2
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Contains less Sodium -15.3%
Contains more Selenium +2320%
Contains more Calcium +440%
Contains more Iron +33.6%
Contains more Magnesium +412.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +220%
Contains more Potassium +859%
Contains more Zinc +183%
Contains more Copper +126.3%
Contains more Manganese +41.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains less Sodium -15.3%
Contains more Selenium +2320%
Contains more Calcium +440%
Contains more Iron +33.6%
Contains more Magnesium +412.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +220%
Contains more Potassium +859%
Contains more Zinc +183%
Contains more Copper +126.3%
Contains more Manganese +41.6%

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.
Pastry
5
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +172.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +299.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +495.2%
Contains more Folate +19.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +172.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +299.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +495.2%
Contains more Folate +19.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pastry
2
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Contains more Fats +114%
Contains more Carbs +41.6%
Contains more Protein +82.3%
Contains more Water +307.3%
Contains more Other +143%
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 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 Fats +114%
Contains more Carbs +41.6%
Contains more Protein +82.3%
Contains more Water +307.3%
Contains more Other +143%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pastry
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.3%
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pastry Falafel
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Pastry Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 43.6g 31.84g Pastry
Protein 7.3g 13.31g Falafel
Fats 38.1g 17.8g Pastry
Carbs 45.1g 31.84g Pastry
Calories 551kcal 333kcal Pastry
Sugar 0.74g Falafel
Fiber 1.5g Pastry
Calcium 10mg 54mg Falafel
Iron 2.56mg 3.42mg Falafel
Magnesium 16mg 82mg Falafel
Phosphorus 60mg 192mg Falafel
Potassium 61mg 585mg Falafel
Sodium 249mg 294mg Pastry
Zinc 0.53mg 1.5mg Falafel
Copper 0.114mg 0.258mg Falafel
Manganese 0.488mg 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 24.2µg 1µg Pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 13IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Falafel
Vitamin E 0.54mg Pastry
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.398mg 0.146mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.166mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 4.168mg 1.044mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.292mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.021mg 0.125mg Falafel
Folate 78µg 93µg Falafel
Vitamin K 16.1µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.196mg 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.272mg 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.508mg 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.142mg 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.129mg 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.362mg 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.308mg 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.156mg 0.364mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 9.643g 2.383g Falafel
Monounsaturated Fat 21.597g 10.171g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 4.894g 4.16g Pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pastry Falafel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
30%
Pastry
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pastry
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.