Pretzel vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pretzel and falafel
- Pretzel is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B1, folate, iron, manganese, and vitamin B2, yet falafel is higher in magnesium, copper, and potassium.
- Pretzel covers your daily sodium needs 41% more than falafel.
- Pretzel contains 5 times more vitamin B3 than falafel. While pretzel contains 5.27mg of vitamin B3, falafel contains only 1.044mg.
- The amount of sodium in falafel is lower.
- The glycemic index of falafel is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted 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 IronIron | +33.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +340% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +182.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +162.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +65.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +44.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +31.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +190.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +404.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +78.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +68.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +152.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +507.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1006.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1299% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +222.2% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1240mg | 294mg | 41% |
| Starch | 72.58g | 30% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.27mg | 1.044mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.727g | 10.171g | 24% |
| Fats | 2.93g | 17.8g | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.424mg | 0.146mg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.291g | 4.16g | 19% |
| Folate | 166µg | 93µg | 18% |
| Carbs | 80.39g | 31.84g | 16% |
| Iron | 4.58mg | 3.42mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 1.015mg | 0.691mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 14% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.332mg | 0.166mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 82mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.156mg | 0.258mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 585mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 128mg | 192mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.391g | 2.383g | 9% |
| Protein | 10.04g | 13.31g | 7% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 1µg | 6% |
| Choline | 29.5mg | 5% | |
| Zinc | 1.04mg | 1.5mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.074mg | 0.125mg | 4% |
| Calories | 384kcal | 333kcal | 3% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 54mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.47mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.322mg | 0.292mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 1.6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 76.99g | 31.84g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.21g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.097mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.25mg | 0.492mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.407mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.757mg | 0.944mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.257mg | 0.856mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.177mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0.707mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.48mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.22mg | 0.364mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.31g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.063g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.223g | N/A |
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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?
Pretzel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.992g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pretzel is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 946mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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.