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Pumpkin seed vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pumpkin seed and Falafel

  • Pumpkin seed has more Zinc, Copper, Magnesium, and Potassium, while Falafel has more Folate, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Manganese.
  • Pumpkin seed's daily need coverage for Zinc is 80% higher.
  • Falafel contains 3 times less Magnesium than Pumpkin seed. Pumpkin seed contains 262mg of Magnesium, while Falafel contains 82mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Pumpkin seed is 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.
Contains more Magnesium +219.5%
Contains more Potassium +57.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +586.7%
Contains more Copper +167.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.7%
Contains more Manganese +39.3%
Equal in Calcium - 54
Equal in Iron - 3.42
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 125% 188% 40% 82% 3% 281% 230% 65% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains more Magnesium +219.5%
Contains more Potassium +57.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +586.7%
Contains more Copper +167.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.7%
Contains more Manganese +39.3%
Equal in Calcium - 54
Equal in Iron - 3.42

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +376.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +329.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +219.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +265%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +421.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +237.8%
Contains more Folate +933.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 1% 9% 12% 6% 4% 9% 7% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +376.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +329.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +219.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +265%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +421.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +237.8%
Contains more Folate +933.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +39.4%
Contains more Carbs +68.8%
Contains more Other +56.4%
Contains more Water +669.3%
Equal in Fats - 17.8
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 Protein +39.4%
Contains more Carbs +68.8%
Contains more Other +56.4%
Contains more Water +669.3%
Equal in Fats - 17.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +112.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.6%
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +112.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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 seed 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 Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin seed Falafel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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 seed
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Pumpkin seed
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 276mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed 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 Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 seed - 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.