Pilaf vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pilaf and falafel
- Pilaf has more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, and vitamin B6; however, falafel is richer in iron, magnesium, and potassium.
- Pilaf covers your daily selenium needs 57% more than falafel.
- Falafel has 6 times less vitamin B3 than pilaf. Pilaf has 6.127mg of vitamin B3, while falafel has 1.044mg.
- Falafel contains less sodium.
- Pilaf has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pilaf is 60, while the glycemic index of falafel is 33.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared 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 | +53.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +27.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3140% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +156.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +211.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +55.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.4% |
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 | +156.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +313% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +486.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +144.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +128% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +90.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +139.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +58.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1199.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +330.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2626.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1003.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 32.4µg | 1µg | 57% |
| Sodium | 1303mg | 294mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.603mg | 0.146mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.127mg | 1.044mg | 32% |
| Folate | 212µg | 93µg | 30% |
| Starch | 71.23g | 29% | |
| Fats | 1.37g | 17.8g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.377g | 4.16g | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.373g | 10.171g | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.125mg | 21% |
| Carbs | 76.31g | 31.84g | 15% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 82mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 585mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 3.42mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.166mg | 0.258mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.307g | 2.383g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.882mg | 0.691mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.715mg | 0.292mg | 8% |
| Protein | 10.42g | 13.31g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.087mg | 0.166mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 154mg | 192mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 5% | |
| Zinc | 1.01mg | 1.5mg | 4% |
| Choline | 17.5mg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 83mg | 54mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 1.6mg | 3% |
| Calories | 359kcal | 333kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 75.11g | 31.84g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.53g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.086mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.221mg | 0.492mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.279mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.523mg | 0.944mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.189mg | 0.856mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.32mg | 0.707mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.374mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.15mg | 0.364mg | 0% |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pilaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.076g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Falafel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 1009mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.