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Pecan pie vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pecan pie and Falafel

  • Pecan pie has more Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B12, however, Falafel is higher in Iron, Folate, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Pecan pie covers your daily need of Cholesterol 29% more than Falafel.
  • Falafel has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe 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.
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
3
:
7
Falafel
Falafel
Contains less Sodium -10.9%
Contains more Selenium +1100%
Contains more Calcium +68.8%
Contains more Iron +131.1%
Contains more Magnesium +215.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.3%
Contains more Potassium +339.8%
Contains more Zinc +47.1%
Contains more Copper +22.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.691
Pecan pie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 56% 19% 41% 12% 35% 28% 71% 93% 66%
Falafel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains less Sodium -10.9%
Contains more Selenium +1100%
Contains more Calcium +68.8%
Contains more Iron +131.1%
Contains more Magnesium +215.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.3%
Contains more Potassium +339.8%
Contains more Zinc +47.1%
Contains more Copper +22.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.691

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.
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
5
:
5
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Vitamin A +2646.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.3%
Contains more Folate +257.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.166
Pecan pie
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 0% 0% 1% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 20% 22% 0%
Falafel
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 A +2646.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.3%
Contains more Folate +257.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.166

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
2
:
3
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Fats +24.7%
Contains more Carbs +63.9%
Contains more Protein +171.6%
Contains more Water +77.5%
Contains more Other +102.5%
Pecan pie
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Falafel
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 +24.7%
Contains more Carbs +63.9%
Contains more Protein +171.6%
Contains more Water +77.5%
Contains more Other +102.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
2
:
1
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 10.171
Pecan pie
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.71 g
Falafel
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 10.171

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 52.2g 31.84g Pecan pie
Protein 4.9g 13.31g Falafel
Fats 22.2g 17.8g Pecan pie
Carbs 52.2g 31.84g Pecan pie
Calories 412kcal 333kcal Pecan pie
Calcium 32mg 54mg Falafel
Iron 1.48mg 3.42mg Falafel
Magnesium 26mg 82mg Falafel
Phosphorus 94mg 192mg Falafel
Potassium 133mg 585mg Falafel
Sodium 262mg 294mg Pecan pie
Zinc 1.02mg 1.5mg Falafel
Copper 0.211mg 0.258mg Falafel
Manganese 0.712mg 0.691mg Pecan pie
Selenium 12µg 1µg Pecan pie
Vitamin A 357IU 13IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 1µg Pecan pie
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1.6mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.146mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.166mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 1.044mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.292mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.125mg Falafel
Folate 26µg 93µg Falafel
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg Pecan pie
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.189mg 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.372mg 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.248mg 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.125mg 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.255mg 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.116mg 0.364mg Falafel
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 3.989g 2.383g Falafel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Pecan pie
Monounsaturated Fat 11.181g 10.171g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 4.16g Pecan pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie 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
17%
Pecan pie
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.606g)
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 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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.