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Pumpkin seeds vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pumpkin seeds and Falafel

  • Pumpkin seeds have more Zinc, Copper, Magnesium, and Potassium, while Falafel have more Folate, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Manganese.
  • Pumpkin seeds' daily need coverage for Zinc is 80% higher.
  • Falafel contains 3 times less Magnesium than Pumpkin seeds. Pumpkin seeds contain 262mg of Magnesium, while Falafel contains 82mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Pumpkin seeds are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 187% 17% 81% 124% 230% 281% 39% 2.3% 65% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 59% 16% 52% 128% 86% 41% 82% 38% 90% 5.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +219.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +167.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +586.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +108.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +39.3%
~equal in Calcium ~54mg
~equal in Iron ~3.42mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1% 3.7% 0% 0% 8.5% 12% 5.4% 3.4% 8.5% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.3% 0.78% 0% 0% 37% 38% 20% 18% 29% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +376.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +329.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +219.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +265%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +421.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +237.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +933.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 19% 54% 5% 4%
Protein: 18.55 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 53.75 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 3.8 g
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +68.8%
Contains more OtherOther +56.4%
Contains more WaterWater +669.3%
~equal in Fats ~17.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.844 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.16 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +112.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -35.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +68.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pumpkin seeds Falafel
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin seeds Falafel Opinion
Calories 446kcal 333kcal Pumpkin seeds
Protein 18.55g 13.31g Pumpkin seeds
Fats 19.4g 17.8g Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1.6mg Falafel
Net carbs 35.35g 31.84g Pumpkin seeds
Carbs 53.75g 31.84g Pumpkin seeds
Magnesium 262mg 82mg Pumpkin seeds
Calcium 55mg 54mg Pumpkin seeds
Potassium 919mg 585mg Pumpkin seeds
Iron 3.31mg 3.42mg Falafel
Fiber 18.4g Pumpkin seeds
Copper 0.69mg 0.258mg Pumpkin seeds
Zinc 10.3mg 1.5mg Pumpkin seeds
Phosphorus 92mg 192mg Falafel
Sodium 18mg 294mg Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin A 62IU 13IU Pumpkin seeds
Vitamin A 3µg 1µg Pumpkin seeds
Manganese 0.496mg 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.146mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0.166mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 1.044mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.292mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.125mg Falafel
Folate 9µg 93µg Falafel
Saturated Fat 3.67g 2.383g Falafel
Monounsaturated Fat 6.032g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 8.844g 4.16g Pumpkin seeds
Tryptophan 0.326mg 0.134mg Pumpkin seeds
Threonine 0.683mg 0.492mg Pumpkin seeds
Isoleucine 0.956mg 0.567mg Pumpkin seeds
Leucine 1.572mg 0.944mg Pumpkin seeds
Lysine 1.386mg 0.856mg Pumpkin seeds
Methionine 0.417mg 0.187mg Pumpkin seeds
Phenylalanine 0.924mg 0.707mg Pumpkin seeds
Valine 1.491mg 0.562mg Pumpkin seeds
Histidine 0.515mg 0.364mg Pumpkin seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seeds Falafel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
4%
Pumpkin seeds
17%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seeds
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 276mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.287g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pumpkin seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/nutrients
  2. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.