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Marshmallow vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Marshmallow and Corn syrup

    Food varieties used in this article are Candies, marshmallows and Syrups, corn, dark.

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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.
    Marshmallow
    Marshmallow
    2
    :
    7
    Corn syrup
    Corn syrup
    Contains less Sodium -48.4%
    Contains more Copper +83%
    Contains more Calcium +500%
    Contains more Iron +60.9%
    Contains more Magnesium +300%
    Contains more Phosphorus +37.5%
    Contains more Potassium +780%
    Contains more Manganese +1150%
    Contains more Selenium +70.6%
    Equal in Zinc - 0.04
    Marshmallow
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 9% 2% 4% 1% 11% 2% 33% 2% 10%
    Corn syrup
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
    Contains less Sodium -48.4%
    Contains more Copper +83%
    Contains more Calcium +500%
    Contains more Iron +60.9%
    Contains more Magnesium +300%
    Contains more Phosphorus +37.5%
    Contains more Potassium +780%
    Contains more Manganese +1150%
    Contains more Selenium +70.6%
    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.
    Marshmallow
    Marshmallow
    2
    :
    4
    Corn syrup
    Corn syrup
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +290%
    Contains more Folate +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +1000%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +800%
    Contains more Vitamin B5 +360%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
    Marshmallow
    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%
    Corn syrup
    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% 3% 3% 1% 2% 3% 0% 0% 0%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +290%
    Contains more Folate +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +1000%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +800%
    Contains more Vitamin B5 +360%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Marshmallow
    Marshmallow
    3
    :
    2
    Corn syrup
    Corn syrup
    Contains more Protein +∞%
    Contains more Fats +∞%
    Contains more Water +34.2%
    Contains more Other +33.3%
    Equal in Carbs - 77.59
    Marshmallow
    2% 81% 16%
    Protein: 1.8 g
    Fats: 0.2 g
    Carbs: 81.3 g
    Water: 16.4 g
    Other: 0.3 g
    Corn syrup
    78% 22%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 77.59 g
    Water: 22.01 g
    Other: 0.4 g
    Contains more Protein +∞%
    Contains more Fats +∞%
    Contains more Water +34.2%
    Contains more Other +33.3%
    Equal in Carbs - 77.59

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Marshmallow Corn syrup Opinion
    Net carbs 81.2g 77.59g Marshmallow
    Protein 1.8g 0g Marshmallow
    Fats 0.2g 0g Marshmallow
    Carbs 81.3g 77.59g Marshmallow
    Calories 318kcal 286kcal Marshmallow
    Sugar 57.56g 77.59g Marshmallow
    Fiber 0.1g 0g Marshmallow
    Calcium 3mg 18mg Corn syrup
    Iron 0.23mg 0.37mg Corn syrup
    Magnesium 2mg 8mg Corn syrup
    Phosphorus 8mg 11mg Corn syrup
    Potassium 5mg 44mg Corn syrup
    Sodium 80mg 155mg Marshmallow
    Zinc 0.04mg 0.04mg
    Copper 0.097mg 0.053mg Marshmallow
    Manganese 0.008mg 0.1mg Corn syrup
    Selenium 1.7µg 2.9µg Corn syrup
    Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.011mg Corn syrup
    Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.009mg Corn syrup
    Vitamin B3 0.078mg 0.02mg Marshmallow
    Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.023mg Corn syrup
    Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.009mg Corn syrup
    Folate 1µg 0µg 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 0.056g 0g Corn syrup
    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 Corn syrup
    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
    1%
    Corn syrup
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    7%
    Marshmallow
    10%
    Corn syrup

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Marshmallow
    Marshmallow is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.03g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Marshmallow
    Marshmallow contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Marshmallow
    Marshmallow is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Marshmallow
    Marshmallow is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
    Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
    Corn syrup
    Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.056g)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Corn syrup
    Corn syrup is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    ?
    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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.