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Twizzlers vs. Marshmallow — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Twizzlers and Marshmallow different?

  • Twizzlers are higher than Marshmallow in Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Twizzlers contain 24 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Marshmallow. Twizzlers contain 1.88g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Marshmallow contains 0.08g.
  • Marshmallow is lower in Sodium.

Candies, TWIZZLERS NIBS CHERRY BITS and Candies, marshmallows types were used in this article.

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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 +166.7%
Contains more Iron +21.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +640%
Contains less Sodium -59%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 0% 11% 4% 26% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 9% 2% 4% 1% 11% 2% 33% 2% 10%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +21.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +640%
Contains less Sodium -59%

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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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% 0% 0% 0% 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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +27.8%
Contains more Fats +1220%
Contains more Other +130%
Equal in Carbs - 81.3
Equal in Water - 16.4
2% 3% 79% 15%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 2.64 g
Carbs: 79.37 g
Water: 15 g
Other: 0.69 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 Protein +27.8%
Contains more Fats +1220%
Contains more Other +130%
Equal in Carbs - 81.3
Equal in Water - 16.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +197.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.6%
21% 73% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.14 g
31% 44% 26%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +197.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twizzlers Marshmallow Opinion
Net carbs 78.77g 81.2g Marshmallow
Protein 2.3g 1.8g Twizzlers
Fats 2.64g 0.2g Twizzlers
Carbs 79.37g 81.3g Marshmallow
Calories 347kcal 318kcal Twizzlers
Sugar 51.35g 57.56g Twizzlers
Fiber 0.6g 0.1g Twizzlers
Calcium 8mg 3mg Twizzlers
Iron 0.28mg 0.23mg Twizzlers
Magnesium 2mg Marshmallow
Phosphorus 24mg 8mg Twizzlers
Potassium 37mg 5mg Twizzlers
Sodium 195mg 80mg Marshmallow
Zinc 0.04mg Marshmallow
Copper 0.097mg Marshmallow
Manganese 0.008mg Marshmallow
Selenium 1.7µg Marshmallow
Vitamin B1 0.001mg Marshmallow
Vitamin B2 0.001mg Marshmallow
Vitamin B3 0.078mg Marshmallow
Vitamin B5 0.005mg Marshmallow
Vitamin B6 0.003mg Marshmallow
Folate 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 0.54g 0.056g Marshmallow
Monounsaturated Fat 1.88g 0.08g Twizzlers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 0.047g Twizzlers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Twizzlers 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
0%
Twizzlers
0%
Marshmallow
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Twizzlers
7%
Marshmallow

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.484g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Twizzlers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167983/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.