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Fondant icing vs. Marshmallow — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Fondant icing and Marshmallow

  • Marshmallow is higher than Fondant icing in Copper.
  • Fondant icing contains 2 times more Sugar than Marshmallow. While Fondant icing contains 88.9g of Sugar, Marshmallow contains only 57.56g.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe 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 less Sodium -86.3%
Contains more Iron +2200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +25%
Contains more Copper +3133.3%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +183.3%
Equal in Calcium - 3
Equal in Zinc - 0.04
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 0% 0% 1% 2% 2% 1% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 9% 2% 4% 1% 11% 2% 33% 2% 10%
Contains less Sodium -86.3%
Contains more Iron +2200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +25%
Contains more Copper +3133.3%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +183.3%
Equal in Calcium - 3
Equal in Zinc - 0.04

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 B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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% 2% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +14.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Water +143.3%
Contains more Other +400%
93% 7%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 93.18 g
Water: 6.74 g
Other: 0.06 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 Carbs +14.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Water +143.3%
Contains more Other +400%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fondant icing Marshmallow Opinion
Net carbs 93.18g 81.2g Fondant icing
Protein 0g 1.8g Marshmallow
Fats 0.02g 0.2g Marshmallow
Carbs 93.18g 81.3g Fondant icing
Calories 373kcal 318kcal Fondant icing
Sugar 88.9g 57.56g Marshmallow
Fiber 0g 0.1g Marshmallow
Calcium 3mg 3mg
Iron 0.01mg 0.23mg Marshmallow
Magnesium 0mg 2mg Marshmallow
Phosphorus 0mg 8mg Marshmallow
Potassium 4mg 5mg Marshmallow
Sodium 11mg 80mg Fondant icing
Zinc 0.04mg 0.04mg
Copper 0.003mg 0.097mg Marshmallow
Manganese 0mg 0.008mg Marshmallow
Selenium 0.6µg 1.7µg Marshmallow
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.001mg Fondant icing
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.001mg Fondant icing
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.078mg Marshmallow
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.005mg Marshmallow
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.003mg Marshmallow
Folate 0µg 1µg Marshmallow
Threonine 0.035mg Marshmallow
Isoleucine 0.028mg Marshmallow
Leucine 0.066mg Marshmallow
Lysine 0.077mg Marshmallow
Methionine 0.015mg Marshmallow
Phenylalanine 0.042mg Marshmallow
Valine 0.05mg Marshmallow
Histidine 0.017mg Marshmallow
Saturated Fat 0g 0.056g Fondant icing
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.08g Marshmallow
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.047g Marshmallow

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fondant icing 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
0%
Fondant icing
0%
Marshmallow
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Fondant icing
7%
Marshmallow

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Fondant icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167986/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.