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Almond vs. Marshmallow — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Almond and Marshmallow?

  • Almond is richer than Marshmallow in Vitamin E , Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Fiber, Iron, Zinc, and Calcium.
  • Almond's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 171% more.
  • Almond has 1138 times more Vitamin B2 than Marshmallow. While Almond has 1.138mg of Vitamin B2, Marshmallow has only 0.001mg.

We used Nuts, almonds and Candies, marshmallows types 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 +8866.7%
Contains more Iron +1513%
Contains more Magnesium +13400%
Contains more Phosphorus +5912.5%
Contains more Potassium +14560%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +7700%
Contains more Copper +962.9%
Contains more Manganese +27137.5%
Contains more Selenium +141.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 140% 193% 207% 65% 1% 86% 344% 285% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 9% 2% 4% 1% 11% 2% 33% 2% 10%
Contains more Calcium +8866.7%
Contains more Iron +1513%
Contains more Magnesium +13400%
Contains more Phosphorus +5912.5%
Contains more Potassium +14560%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +7700%
Contains more Copper +962.9%
Contains more Manganese +27137.5%
Contains more Selenium +141.2%

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.
Almond
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4538.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +9320%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4466.7%
Contains more Folate +4300%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 513% 0% 0% 52% 263% 68% 29% 32% 33% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4538.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +9320%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4466.7%
Contains more Folate +4300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1075%
Contains more Fats +24865%
Contains more Other +886.7%
Contains more Carbs +277.3%
Contains more Water +271.9%
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 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 +1075%
Contains more Fats +24865%
Contains more Other +886.7%
Contains more Carbs +277.3%
Contains more Water +271.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39338.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26131.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.329 g
31% 44% 26%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39338.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26131.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond Marshmallow Opinion
Net carbs 9.05g 81.2g Marshmallow
Protein 21.15g 1.8g Almond
Fats 49.93g 0.2g Almond
Carbs 21.55g 81.3g Marshmallow
Calories 579kcal 318kcal Almond
Starch 0.72g Almond
Fructose 0.11g Almond
Sugar 4.35g 57.56g Almond
Fiber 12.5g 0.1g Almond
Calcium 269mg 3mg Almond
Iron 3.71mg 0.23mg Almond
Magnesium 270mg 2mg Almond
Phosphorus 481mg 8mg Almond
Potassium 733mg 5mg Almond
Sodium 1mg 80mg Almond
Zinc 3.12mg 0.04mg Almond
Copper 1.031mg 0.097mg Almond
Manganese 2.179mg 0.008mg Almond
Selenium 4.1µg 1.7µg Almond
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Almond
Vitamin E 25.63mg 0mg Almond
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.001mg Almond
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.001mg Almond
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 0.078mg Almond
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 0.005mg Almond
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.003mg Almond
Folate 44µg 1µg Almond
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0mg Almond
Threonine 0.601mg 0.035mg Almond
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0.028mg Almond
Leucine 1.473mg 0.066mg Almond
Lysine 0.568mg 0.077mg Almond
Methionine 0.157mg 0.015mg Almond
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0.042mg Almond
Valine 0.855mg 0.05mg Almond
Histidine 0.539mg 0.017mg Almond
Trans Fat 0.015g Marshmallow
Saturated Fat 3.802g 0.056g Marshmallow
Monounsaturated Fat 31.551g 0.08g Almond
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 0.047g Almond
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almond
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almond
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almond

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Almond 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
82%
Almond
0%
Marshmallow
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almond
7%
Marshmallow

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.746g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond
Almond is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond
Almond is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond
Almond is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond
Almond is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almond
Almond is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Almond - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.