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Marshmallow vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Marshmallow and Brown sugar

  • Marshmallow has more Copper, however, Brown sugar is richer in Calcium, and Iron.
  • Brown sugar has 2 times less Copper than Marshmallow. Marshmallow has 0.097mg of Copper, while Brown sugar has 0.047mg.
  • Marshmallow contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, marshmallows and Sugars, brown.

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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 +100%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +106.4%
Contains more Selenium +41.7%
Contains more Calcium +2666.7%
Contains more Iron +208.7%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Potassium +2560%
Contains less Sodium -65%
Contains more Manganese +700%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 9% 2% 4% 1% 11% 2% 33% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +106.4%
Contains more Selenium +41.7%
Contains more Calcium +2666.7%
Contains more Iron +208.7%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Potassium +2560%
Contains less Sodium -65%
Contains more Manganese +700%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2540%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1266.7%
Equal in Folate - 1
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%
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% 0% 0% 3% 8% 10% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2540%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1266.7%
Equal in Folate - 1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1400%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1123.9%
Contains more Carbs +20.7%
Contains more Other +50%
2% 81% 16%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 81.3 g
Water: 16.4 g
Other: 0.3 g
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more Protein +1400%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1123.9%
Contains more Carbs +20.7%
Contains more Other +50%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marshmallow Brown sugar Opinion
Net carbs 81.2g 98.09g Brown sugar
Protein 1.8g 0.12g Marshmallow
Fats 0.2g 0g Marshmallow
Carbs 81.3g 98.09g Brown sugar
Calories 318kcal 380kcal Brown sugar
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 57.56g 97.02g Marshmallow
Fiber 0.1g 0g Marshmallow
Calcium 3mg 83mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.23mg 0.71mg Brown sugar
Magnesium 2mg 9mg Brown sugar
Phosphorus 8mg 4mg Marshmallow
Potassium 5mg 133mg Brown sugar
Sodium 80mg 28mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.04mg 0.03mg Marshmallow
Copper 0.097mg 0.047mg Marshmallow
Manganese 0.008mg 0.064mg Brown sugar
Selenium 1.7µg 1.2µg Marshmallow
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0mg Marshmallow
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0mg Marshmallow
Vitamin B3 0.078mg 0.11mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.132mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.041mg Brown sugar
Folate 1µg 1µg
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 0.056g 0g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g 0g Marshmallow
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0g Marshmallow

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marshmallow Brown sugar
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%
Marshmallow
2%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Marshmallow
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar 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 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.
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. Marshmallow - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167995/nutrients
  2. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.