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Bit-o-honey vs. Marshmallow — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bit-o-honey and Marshmallow

  • Bit-o-honey is richer in Monounsaturated Fat, yet Marshmallow is richer in Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Bit-o-honey is 27% higher.
  • Bit-o-honey contains 13 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Marshmallow. Bit-o-honey contains 1.03g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Marshmallow contains 0.08g.
  • Marshmallow contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, NESTLE, BIT-O'-HONEY Candy Chews 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 11% 3.9% 7.5% 8.7% 13% 12% 38% 5% 7.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 0.9% 0.44% 8.6% 32% 1.1% 3.4% 10% 1% 9.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1066.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +780%
Contains more ZincZinc +1125%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +250%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +375%
Contains more IronIron +15%
Contains more CopperCopper +273.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.7% 0% 6% 0% 15% 10% 1.3% 4.9% 2.1% 7.5% 0% 1.5% 1.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.25% 0.23% 1.5% 0.3% 0.69% 0% 0% 0.75% 0.05%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4300%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1540%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 8% 81% 8%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 7.5 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 8.3 g
Other: 1.31 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 FatsFats +3650%
Contains more OtherOther +336.7%
Contains more WaterWater +97.6%
~equal in Protein ~1.8g
~equal in Carbs ~81.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
80% 15% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.338 g
31% 44% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1187.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +619.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bit-o-honey Marshmallow
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Bit-o-honey Marshmallow Opinion
Calories 375kcal 318kcal Bit-o-honey
Protein 2g 1.8g Bit-o-honey
Fats 7.5g 0.2g Bit-o-honey
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0mg Bit-o-honey
Net carbs 80.69g 81.2g Marshmallow
Carbs 80.89g 81.3g Marshmallow
Magnesium 7mg 2mg Bit-o-honey
Calcium 35mg 3mg Bit-o-honey
Potassium 44mg 5mg Bit-o-honey
Iron 0.2mg 0.23mg Marshmallow
Sugar 48g 57.56g Bit-o-honey
Fiber 0.2g 0.1g Bit-o-honey
Copper 0.026mg 0.097mg Marshmallow
Zinc 0.49mg 0.04mg Bit-o-honey
Phosphorus 28mg 8mg Bit-o-honey
Sodium 295mg 80mg Marshmallow
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0mg Bit-o-honey
Manganese 0.038mg 0.008mg Bit-o-honey
Selenium 1.3µg 1.7µg Marshmallow
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.001mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B2 0.044mg 0.001mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B3 0.069mg 0.078mg Marshmallow
Vitamin B5 0.082mg 0.005mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.003mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Bit-o-honey
Folate 2µg 1µg Bit-o-honey
Choline 2.5mg 0.1mg Bit-o-honey
Saturated Fat 5.5g 0.056g Marshmallow
Monounsaturated Fat 1.03g 0.08g Bit-o-honey
Polyunsaturated fat 0.338g 0.047g Bit-o-honey
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bit-o-honey Marshmallow
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
4%
Bit-o-honey
0%
Marshmallow
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Bit-o-honey
7%
Marshmallow

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow contains less Sodium (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.444g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey 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. Bit-o-honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167564/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.