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Marshmallow vs. Sorghum syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Marshmallow and Sorghum syrup

  • Marshmallow contains less Manganese, Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus than Sorghum syrup.
  • Sorghum syrup's daily need coverage for Manganese is 66% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, marshmallows and Syrups, sorghum.

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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 Calcium +4900%
Contains more Iron +1552.2%
Contains more Magnesium +4900%
Contains more Phosphorus +600%
Contains more Potassium +19900%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Zinc +925%
Contains more Copper +34%
Contains more Manganese +19025%
Equal in Selenium - 1.7
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 45% 143% 72% 24% 89% 2% 12% 44% 200% 10%
Contains more Calcium +4900%
Contains more Iron +1552.2%
Contains more Magnesium +4900%
Contains more Phosphorus +600%
Contains more Potassium +19900%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Zinc +925%
Contains more Copper +34%
Contains more Manganese +19025%
Equal in Selenium - 1.7

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 Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15980%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22233.3%
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% 25% 36% 2% 49% 155% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15980%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22233.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +38.4%
Contains more Other +700%
Equal in Carbs - 74.9
2% 81% 16%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 81.3 g
Water: 16.4 g
Other: 0.3 g
75% 23% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 74.9 g
Water: 22.7 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +38.4%
Contains more Other +700%
Equal in Carbs - 74.9

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marshmallow Sorghum syrup Opinion
Net carbs 81.2g 74.9g Marshmallow
Protein 1.8g 0g Marshmallow
Fats 0.2g 0g Marshmallow
Carbs 81.3g 74.9g Marshmallow
Calories 318kcal 290kcal Marshmallow
Sugar 57.56g 74.9g Marshmallow
Fiber 0.1g 0g Marshmallow
Calcium 3mg 150mg Sorghum syrup
Iron 0.23mg 3.8mg Sorghum syrup
Magnesium 2mg 100mg Sorghum syrup
Phosphorus 8mg 56mg Sorghum syrup
Potassium 5mg 1000mg Sorghum syrup
Sodium 80mg 8mg Sorghum syrup
Zinc 0.04mg 0.41mg Sorghum syrup
Copper 0.097mg 0.13mg Sorghum syrup
Manganese 0.008mg 1.53mg Sorghum syrup
Selenium 1.7µg 1.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.1mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.155mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B3 0.078mg 0.1mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.804mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.67mg Sorghum 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 Sorghum syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g 0g Marshmallow
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0g Marshmallow

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Marshmallow Sorghum 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
22%
Sorghum syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Marshmallow
64%
Sorghum syrup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.34g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Sorghum syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169662/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.