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Marshmallow vs. Pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Marshmallow and Pudding

  • Pudding is higher than Marshmallow in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B5.
  • Pudding covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 13% more than Marshmallow.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Marshmallow is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, marshmallows and Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, regular, prepared with whole milk.

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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 -18.4%
Contains more Calcium +3433.3%
Contains more Iron +47.8%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +987.5%
Contains more Potassium +2900%
Contains more Zinc +1100%
Contains more Copper +14.4%
Contains more Manganese +1112.5%
Contains more Selenium +117.6%
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 32% 13% 15% 38% 14% 13% 14% 37% 13% 21%
Contains less Sodium -18.4%
Contains more Calcium +3433.3%
Contains more Iron +47.8%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +987.5%
Contains more Potassium +2900%
Contains more Zinc +1100%
Contains more Copper +14.4%
Contains more Manganese +1112.5%
Contains more Selenium +117.6%

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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Pudding
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +6420%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 9% 2% 34% 0% 10% 37% 3% 20% 7% 3% 39% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +6420%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +314%
Contains more Protein +75.6%
Contains more Fats +1475%
Contains more Water +345.9%
Contains more Other +206.7%
2% 81% 16%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 81.3 g
Water: 16.4 g
Other: 0.3 g
3% 3% 20% 73%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 3.15 g
Carbs: 19.64 g
Water: 73.13 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more Carbs +314%
Contains more Protein +75.6%
Contains more Fats +1475%
Contains more Water +345.9%
Contains more Other +206.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +923.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +283%
31% 44% 26%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
64% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.819 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.18 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +923.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +283%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marshmallow Pudding Opinion
Net carbs 81.2g 18.84g Marshmallow
Protein 1.8g 3.16g Pudding
Fats 0.2g 3.15g Pudding
Carbs 81.3g 19.64g Marshmallow
Calories 318kcal 120kcal Marshmallow
Sugar 57.56g 11.96g Pudding
Fiber 0.1g 0.8g Pudding
Calcium 3mg 106mg Pudding
Iron 0.23mg 0.34mg Pudding
Magnesium 2mg 20mg Pudding
Phosphorus 8mg 87mg Pudding
Potassium 5mg 150mg Pudding
Sodium 80mg 98mg Marshmallow
Zinc 0.04mg 0.48mg Pudding
Copper 0.097mg 0.111mg Pudding
Manganese 0.008mg 0.097mg Pudding
Selenium 1.7µg 3.7µg Pudding
Vitamin A 0IU 139IU Pudding
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 39µg Pudding
Vitamin E 0mg 0.06mg Pudding
Vitamin D 0IU 44IU Pudding
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg Pudding
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.038mg Pudding
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.157mg Pudding
Vitamin B3 0.078mg 0.133mg Pudding
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.326mg Pudding
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.03mg Pudding
Folate 1µg 4µg Pudding
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg Pudding
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Pudding
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
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Marshmallow
Saturated Fat 0.056g 1.81g Marshmallow
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g 0.819g Pudding
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.18g Pudding

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marshmallow Pudding
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
13%
Pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Marshmallow
21%
Pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pudding
Pudding is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Pudding
Pudding is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pudding
Pudding is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pudding
Pudding is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.754g)

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. Pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169604/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.