Prunes vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are prunes and falafel different?
- Prunes are higher in vitamin A; however, falafel is richer in iron, folate, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for iron for falafel is 31% higher.
- Prunes contain 60 times more vitamin A than falafel. While prunes contain 781IU of vitamin A, falafel contains only 13IU.
- Prunes have less saturated fat.
Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked and Falafel, home-prepared are the varieties used in this article.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +25.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +267.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +240.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +178.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +131.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +233.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +3800% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +80.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +44.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +64% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +186.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2225% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +100.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +510.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4584.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19090.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6609.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 59.5µg | 50% | |
| Iron | 0.93mg | 3.42mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 7.1g | 28% | |
| Fats | 0.38g | 17.8g | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.062g | 4.16g | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.053g | 10.171g | 25% |
| Folate | 4µg | 93µg | 22% |
| Protein | 2.18g | 13.31g | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 69mg | 192mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.299mg | 0.691mg | 17% |
| Fructose | 12.45g | 16% | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 294mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 63.88g | 31.84g | 11% |
| Magnesium | 41mg | 82mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.088g | 2.383g | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.44mg | 1.5mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.146mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.205mg | 0.125mg | 6% |
| Calories | 240kcal | 333kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.882mg | 1.044mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 732mg | 585mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 39µg | 1µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.422mg | 0.292mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.281mg | 0.258mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.186mg | 0.166mg | 2% |
| Starch | 5.11g | 2% | |
| Choline | 10.1mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 1.6mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 54mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.78g | 31.84g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.13g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.049mg | 0.492mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.041mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.066mg | 0.944mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.05mg | 0.856mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.052mg | 0.707mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.027mg | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 292mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Prunes is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.295g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prunes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Prunes is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Prunes is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.13g)
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)