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Sorghum syrup vs. Marshmallow — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sorghum syrup and Marshmallow

  • 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.
  • Marshmallow contains 223 times less Vitamin B6 than Sorghum syrup. Sorghum syrup contains 0.67mg of Vitamin B6, while Marshmallow contains 0.003mg.

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

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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 45% 143% 72% 24% 89% 2% 12% 44% 200% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 9% 2% 4% 1% 11% 2% 33% 2% 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 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%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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%
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 B1 +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15980%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22233.3%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sorghum syrup Marshmallow
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 Sorghum syrup Marshmallow Opinion
Net carbs 74.9g 81.2g Marshmallow
Protein 0g 1.8g Marshmallow
Fats 0g 0.2g Marshmallow
Carbs 74.9g 81.3g Marshmallow
Calories 290kcal 318kcal Marshmallow
Sugar 74.9g 57.56g Marshmallow
Fiber 0g 0.1g Marshmallow
Calcium 150mg 3mg Sorghum syrup
Iron 3.8mg 0.23mg Sorghum syrup
Magnesium 100mg 2mg Sorghum syrup
Phosphorus 56mg 8mg Sorghum syrup
Potassium 1000mg 5mg Sorghum syrup
Sodium 8mg 80mg Sorghum syrup
Zinc 0.41mg 0.04mg Sorghum syrup
Copper 0.13mg 0.097mg Sorghum syrup
Manganese 1.53mg 0.008mg Sorghum syrup
Selenium 1.7µg 1.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.001mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.001mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.078mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 0.005mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.003mg Sorghum syrup
Folate 0µg 1µg 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 0g 0.056g Sorghum syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.08g Marshmallow
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.047g Marshmallow

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sorghum syrup 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
22%
Sorghum syrup
0%
Marshmallow
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Sorghum syrup
7%
Marshmallow

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