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Icing vs. Marshmallow — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Icing and Marshmallow?

  • Icing is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, Vitamin E , Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Marshmallow is richer in Copper.
  • Icing's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 23% higher.
  • Marshmallow contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat and Candies, marshmallows types in this comparison.

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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 Phosphorus +125%
Contains more Potassium +580%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Iron +43.8%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -56.5%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1600%
Equal in Calcium - 3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 9% 2% 4% 1% 11% 2% 33% 2% 10%
Contains more Phosphorus +125%
Contains more Potassium +580%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Iron +43.8%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -56.5%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1600%
Equal in Calcium - 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.
Icing
7
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Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1000%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1000%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +8015%
Contains more Other +170%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +19.8%
Equal in Water - 16.4
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 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 Fats +8015%
Contains more Other +170%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +19.8%
Equal in Water - 16.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5975%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16817%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
31% 44% 26%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5975%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16817%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Icing Marshmallow Opinion
Net carbs 67.89g 81.2g Marshmallow
Protein 0g 1.8g Marshmallow
Fats 16.23g 0.2g Icing
Carbs 67.89g 81.3g Marshmallow
Calories 418kcal 318kcal Icing
Sugar 63.1g 57.56g Marshmallow
Fiber 0g 0.1g Marshmallow
Calcium 3mg 3mg
Iron 0.16mg 0.23mg Marshmallow
Magnesium 1mg 2mg Marshmallow
Phosphorus 18mg 8mg Icing
Potassium 34mg 5mg Icing
Sodium 184mg 80mg Marshmallow
Zinc 0.07mg 0.04mg Icing
Copper 0mg 0.097mg Marshmallow
Manganese 0mg 0.008mg Marshmallow
Selenium 0.1µg 1.7µg Marshmallow
Vitamin E 1.53mg 0mg Icing
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.001mg Icing
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.001mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.078mg Icing
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.005mg Icing
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.003mg Marshmallow
Folate 8µg 1µg Icing
Vitamin K 13µg 0µg Icing
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 2.974g 0.056g Marshmallow
Monounsaturated Fat 4.86g 0.08g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 7.951g 0.047g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
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
12%
Icing
0%
Marshmallow
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Icing
7%
Marshmallow

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow contains less Sodium (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.918g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing
Icing is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Icing
Icing 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 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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.