Pigeon pea vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pigeon pea and falafel
- The amount of iron, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B2, potassium, vitamin B6, and zinc in falafel is higher than in pigeon pea.
- Falafel covers your daily iron needs 29% more than pigeon pea.
- Pigeon pea contains less saturated fat.
- Falafel has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of falafel is 33, while the glycemic index of pigeon pea is 22.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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 less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +190% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +78.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +208.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +66.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +61.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.9% |
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 FolateFolate | +19.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +181.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +150% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Iron | 1.11mg | 3.42mg | 29% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 17.8g | 27% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.205g | 4.16g | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.003g | 10.171g | 25% |
| Protein | 6.76g | 13.31g | 13% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 294mg | 13% |
| Calories | 121kcal | 333kcal | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 119mg | 192mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.083g | 2.383g | 10% |
| Magnesium | 46mg | 82mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.501mg | 0.691mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.166mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.125mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 384mg | 585mg | 6% |
| Folate | 111µg | 93µg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.9mg | 1.5mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 23.25g | 31.84g | 3% |
| Selenium | 2.9µg | 1µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.781mg | 1.044mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 54mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.319mg | 0.292mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.269mg | 0.258mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.55g | 31.84g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.492mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.245mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.483mg | 0.944mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.474mg | 0.856mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.579mg | 0.707mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.292mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.241mg | 0.364mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.76 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
23.25 g
Water:
68.55 g
Other:
1.06 g
Protein:
13.31 g
Fats:
17.8 g
Carbs:
31.84 g
Water:
34.62 g
Other:
2.43 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +98% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +96.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4584.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +129.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.083 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.205 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.383 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.16 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +338933.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1929.3% |
