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Pecan vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pecan and falafel

  • Pecan has more manganese, copper, vitamin B1, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B5; however, falafel is richer in folate and iron.
  • Pecan covers your daily manganese needs 166% more than falafel.
  • Falafel has 5 times less copper than pecan. Pecan has 1.2mg of copper, while falafel has 0.258mg.
  • Falafel contains less saturated fat.
  • Falafel has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of falafel is 33, while the glycemic index of pecan is 10.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, pecans 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
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 21% 36% 95% 400% 124% 119% 0% 587% 21%
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 +29.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +365.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +202%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +551.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +280%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.7%
Contains more IronIron +35.2%

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
8
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 3.7% 1% 28% 0% 165% 30% 22% 52% 48% 0% 8.8% 17% 22%
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% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 38% 20% 18% 29% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +352.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +195.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +68%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +322.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan
1
9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 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 FatsFats +304.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +45.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +129.7%
Contains more WaterWater +883.5%
Contains more OtherOther +64.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan
2
9% 59% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.614 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 +301.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +419.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pecan 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 Pecan Falafel DV% diff.
Manganese 4.5mg 0.691mg 166%
Polyunsaturated fat 21.614g 4.16g 116%
Copper 1.2mg 0.258mg 105%
Fats 71.97g 17.8g 83%
Monounsaturated fat 40.801g 10.171g 77%
Vitamin B1 0.66mg 0.146mg 43%
Fiber 9.6g 38%
Zinc 4.53mg 1.5mg 28%
Folate 22µg 93µg 18%
Calories 691kcal 333kcal 18%
Saturated fat 6.18g 2.383g 17%
Sodium 0mg 294mg 13%
Phosphorus 277mg 192mg 12%
Iron 2.53mg 3.42mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.863mg 0.292mg 11%
Magnesium 121mg 82mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.4mg 9%
Protein 9.17g 13.31g 8%
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.125mg 7%
Choline 40.5mg 7%
Carbs 13.86g 31.84g 6%
Potassium 410mg 585mg 5%
Selenium 3.8µg 1µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.166mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.5µg 3%
Calcium 70mg 54mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.167mg 1.044mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1.6mg 1%
Net carbs 4.26g 31.84g N/A
Sugar 3.97g N/A
Starch 0.46g 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.093mg 0.134mg 0%
Threonine 0.306mg 0.492mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.336mg 0.567mg 0%
Leucine 0.598mg 0.944mg 0%
Lysine 0.287mg 0.856mg 0%
Methionine 0.183mg 0.187mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.426mg 0.707mg 0%
Valine 0.411mg 0.562mg 0%
Histidine 0.262mg 0.364mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pecan 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
31%
Pecan
17%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
Pecan
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan
Pecan is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.797g)
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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/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.