Pinto beans vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Pinto beans and Falafel
- Pinto beans has more Folate, Selenium, and Vitamin B6, while Falafel has more Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
- Pinto beans's daily need coverage for Folate is 20% higher.
- Falafel contains 6 times less Selenium than Pinto beans. Pinto beans contains 6.2µg of Selenium, while Falafel contains 1µg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Pinto beans is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Beans, pinto, 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 | -99.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +520% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +64% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +17.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +63.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +53.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +52.5% |
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 E Vitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +83.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +84.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +167.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +228.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.01 g
Fats:
0.65 g
Carbs:
26.22 g
Water:
62.95 g
Other:
1.17 g
Protein:
13.31 g
Fats:
17.8 g
Carbs:
31.84 g
Water:
34.62 g
Other:
2.43 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +81.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2638.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +107.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.136 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.235 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 | -94.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +7547.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1670.2% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 143kcal | 333kcal |
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| Protein | 9.01g | 13.31g |
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| Fats | 0.65g | 17.8g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 1.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 17.22g | 31.84g |
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| Carbs | 26.22g | 31.84g |
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| Magnesium | 50mg | 82mg |
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| Calcium | 46mg | 54mg |
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| Potassium | 436mg | 585mg |
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| Iron | 2.09mg | 3.42mg |
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| Sugar | 0.34g |
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| Fiber | 9g |
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| Copper | 0.219mg | 0.258mg |
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| Zinc | 0.98mg | 1.5mg |
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| Starch | 15.15g |
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| Phosphorus | 147mg | 192mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 294mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 13IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.94mg |
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| Manganese | 0.453mg | 0.691mg |
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| Selenium | 6.2µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.193mg | 0.146mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.062mg | 0.166mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.318mg | 1.044mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 0.292mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.229mg | 0.125mg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.5µg |
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| Folate | 172µg | 93µg |
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| Choline | 35.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.136g | 2.383g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.133g | 10.171g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.235g | 4.16g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.134mg |
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| Threonine | 0.331mg | 0.492mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.426mg | 0.567mg |
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| Leucine | 0.765mg | 0.944mg |
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| Lysine | 0.63mg | 0.856mg |
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| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.187mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.531mg | 0.707mg |
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| Valine | 0.519mg | 0.562mg |
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| Histidine | 0.247mg | 0.364mg |
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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
24%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pinto beans contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pinto beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.247g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pinto beans is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.