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Falafel vs. Marshmallow — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Falafel and Marshmallow

  • Falafel is richer than Marshmallow in Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Folate, Magnesium, Copper, Potassium, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Falafel is 40% higher.
  • Falafel contains 166 times more Vitamin B2 than Marshmallow. Falafel contains 0.166mg of Vitamin B2, while Marshmallow contains 0.001mg.

Food types used in this article are Falafel, home-prepared and Candies, marshmallows.

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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 Calcium +1700%
Contains more Iron +1387%
Contains more Magnesium +4000%
Contains more Phosphorus +2300%
Contains more Potassium +11600%
Contains more Zinc +3650%
Contains more Copper +166%
Contains more Manganese +8537.5%
Contains less Sodium -72.8%
Contains more Selenium +70%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 9% 2% 4% 1% 11% 2% 33% 2% 10%
Contains more Calcium +1700%
Contains more Iron +1387%
Contains more Magnesium +4000%
Contains more Phosphorus +2300%
Contains more Potassium +11600%
Contains more Zinc +3650%
Contains more Copper +166%
Contains more Manganese +8537.5%
Contains less Sodium -72.8%
Contains more Selenium +70%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1238.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5740%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4066.7%
Contains more Folate +9200%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 2% 1% 1% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1238.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5740%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4066.7%
Contains more Folate +9200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +639.4%
Contains more Fats +8800%
Contains more Water +111.1%
Contains more Other +710%
Contains more Carbs +155.3%
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
2% 81% 16%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 81.3 g
Water: 16.4 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +639.4%
Contains more Fats +8800%
Contains more Water +111.1%
Contains more Other +710%
Contains more Carbs +155.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12613.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8751.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
31% 44% 26%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12613.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8751.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Marshmallow Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 81.2g Marshmallow
Protein 13.31g 1.8g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 0.2g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 81.3g Marshmallow
Calories 333kcal 318kcal Falafel
Sugar 57.56g Falafel
Fiber 0.1g Marshmallow
Calcium 54mg 3mg Falafel
Iron 3.42mg 0.23mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 2mg Falafel
Phosphorus 192mg 8mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 5mg Falafel
Sodium 294mg 80mg Marshmallow
Zinc 1.5mg 0.04mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.097mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 0.008mg Falafel
Selenium 1µg 1.7µg Marshmallow
Vitamin A 13IU 0IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Falafel
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.001mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.001mg Falafel
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.078mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.005mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.003mg Falafel
Folate 93µg 1µg Falafel
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg 0.035mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg 0.028mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg 0.066mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg 0.077mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg 0.015mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg 0.042mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg 0.05mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg 0.017mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g 0.056g Marshmallow
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g 0.08g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g 0.047g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Falafel Marshmallow
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
18%
Falafel
0%
Marshmallow
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
7%
Marshmallow

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow contains less Sodium (difference - 214mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.327g)
Which food is cheaper?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Falafel
Falafel is relatively richer in minerals
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)

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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/nutrients
  2. Marshmallow - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167995/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.