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Cheeseburger vs. Marshmallow — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cheeseburger and Marshmallow

  • Cheeseburger is higher than Marshmallow in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Cheeseburger covers your daily Selenium needs 33% more than Marshmallow.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Marshmallow is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 +3866.7%
Contains more Iron +1078.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1200%
Contains more Phosphorus +1912.5%
Contains more Potassium +3820%
Contains more Zinc +6125%
Contains more Copper +14.4%
Contains more Manganese +3850%
Contains more Selenium +1052.9%
Contains less Sodium -84.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 102% 19% 69% 18% 68% 68% 37% 42% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 9% 2% 4% 1% 11% 2% 33% 2% 10%
Contains more Calcium +3866.7%
Contains more Iron +1078.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1200%
Contains more Phosphorus +1912.5%
Contains more Potassium +3820%
Contains more Zinc +6125%
Contains more Copper +14.4%
Contains more Manganese +3850%
Contains more Selenium +1052.9%
Contains less Sodium -84.5%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6588.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10800%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7500%
Contains more Folate +6900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 11% 3% 0% 74% 84% 98% 33% 53% 53% 96% 11%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6588.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10800%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7500%
Contains more Folate +6900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +817.2%
Contains more Fats +7260%
Contains more Water +135.5%
Contains more Other +603.3%
Contains more Carbs +190%
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 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 +817.2%
Contains more Fats +7260%
Contains more Water +135.5%
Contains more Other +603.3%
Contains more Carbs +190%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6666.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3427.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
31% 44% 26%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6666.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3427.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Marshmallow Opinion
Net carbs 26.03g 81.2g Marshmallow
Protein 16.51g 1.8g Cheeseburger
Fats 14.72g 0.2g Cheeseburger
Carbs 28.03g 81.3g Marshmallow
Calories 308kcal 318kcal Marshmallow
Starch 19.87g Cheeseburger
Fructose 1.94g Cheeseburger
Sugar 4.88g 57.56g Cheeseburger
Fiber 2g 0.1g Cheeseburger
Calcium 119mg 3mg Cheeseburger
Iron 2.71mg 0.23mg Cheeseburger
Magnesium 26mg 2mg Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 161mg 8mg Cheeseburger
Potassium 196mg 5mg Cheeseburger
Sodium 515mg 80mg Marshmallow
Zinc 2.49mg 0.04mg Cheeseburger
Copper 0.111mg 0.097mg Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.316mg 0.008mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 19.6µg 1.7µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 254IU 0IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 0µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin E 0.52mg 0mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.001mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.001mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 0.078mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.005mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.003mg Cheeseburger
Folate 70µg 1µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 4.2µg 0µg Cheeseburger
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.571mg 0.035mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.028mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 1.316mg 0.066mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.784mg 0.077mg Cheeseburger
Methionine 0.377mg 0.015mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0.042mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.881mg 0.05mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.445mg 0.017mg Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg Marshmallow
Trans Fat 0.57g Marshmallow
Saturated Fat 6.473g 0.056g Marshmallow
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 5.413g 0.08g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 0.047g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Cheeseburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger 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
44%
Cheeseburger
0%
Marshmallow
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
7%
Marshmallow

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow contains less Sodium (difference - 435mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.417g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 52.68g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.