Pico de gallo vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pico de gallo and falafel
- Pico de gallo is higher in vitamin A, yet falafel is higher in iron and calcium.
- Falafel covers your daily iron needs 43% more than pico de gallo.
- Pico de gallo contains 24 times more vitamin A than falafel. While pico de gallo contains 313IU of vitamin A, falafel contains only 13IU.
- The amount of sodium in falafel is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are PACE, Pico De Gallo 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +137.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
9.38 g
Water:
88 g
Other:
2.62 g
Protein:
13.31 g
Fats:
17.8 g
Carbs:
31.84 g
Water:
34.62 g
Other:
2.43 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +154.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +239.4% |
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Other
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0mg | 3.42mg | 43% |
| Manganese | 0.691mg | 30% | |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.16g | 28% | |
| Fats | 0g | 17.8g | 27% |
| Protein | 0g | 13.31g | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 192mg | 27% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.171g | 25% | |
| Folate | 93µg | 23% | |
| Magnesium | 82mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 585mg | 17% | |
| Calories | 31kcal | 333kcal | 15% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 12% | |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 2.383g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.125mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 469mg | 294mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.044mg | 7% | |
| Carbs | 9.38g | 31.84g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 0mg | 54mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1µg | 2% | |
| Net carbs | 9.38g | 31.84g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.25g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pico de gallo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.383g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pico de gallo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Pico de gallo is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 175mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Falafel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)