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Chocolate ice cream vs. Marshmallow — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chocolate ice cream and Marshmallow?

  • Marshmallow has less Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Iron, and Potassium than Chocolate ice cream.
  • Chocolate ice cream's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 34% higher.
  • Marshmallow contains less Cholesterol.

We used Ice creams, chocolate and Candies, marshmallows types in this comparison.

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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 +3533.3%
Contains more Iron +304.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1350%
Contains more Phosphorus +1237.5%
Contains more Potassium +4880%
Contains more Zinc +1350%
Contains more Copper +39.2%
Contains more Manganese +1650%
Contains more Selenium +47.1%
Equal in Sodium - 80
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 35% 21% 46% 22% 10% 16% 45% 19% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 9% 2% 4% 1% 11% 2% 33% 2% 10%
Contains more Calcium +3533.3%
Contains more Iron +304.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1350%
Contains more Phosphorus +1237.5%
Contains more Potassium +4880%
Contains more Zinc +1350%
Contains more Copper +39.2%
Contains more Manganese +1650%
Contains more Selenium +47.1%
Equal in Sodium - 80

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +189.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10980%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1733.3%
Contains more Folate +1500%
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 25% 6% 6% 3% 11% 45% 5% 34% 13% 12% 37% 1%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +189.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10980%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1733.3%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +111.1%
Contains more Fats +5400%
Contains more Water +239.6%
Contains more Other +333.3%
Contains more Carbs +188.3%
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 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 +111.1%
Contains more Fats +5400%
Contains more Water +239.6%
Contains more Other +333.3%
Contains more Carbs +188.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3912.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +772.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.41 g
31% 44% 26%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3912.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +772.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Marshmallow Opinion
Net carbs 27g 81.2g Marshmallow
Protein 3.8g 1.8g Chocolate ice cream
Fats 11g 0.2g Chocolate ice cream
Carbs 28.2g 81.3g Marshmallow
Calories 216kcal 318kcal Marshmallow
Sugar 25.36g 57.56g Chocolate ice cream
Fiber 1.2g 0.1g Chocolate ice cream
Calcium 109mg 3mg Chocolate ice cream
Iron 0.93mg 0.23mg Chocolate ice cream
Magnesium 29mg 2mg Chocolate ice cream
Phosphorus 107mg 8mg Chocolate ice cream
Potassium 249mg 5mg Chocolate ice cream
Sodium 76mg 80mg Chocolate ice cream
Zinc 0.58mg 0.04mg Chocolate ice cream
Copper 0.135mg 0.097mg Chocolate ice cream
Manganese 0.14mg 0.008mg Chocolate ice cream
Selenium 2.5µg 1.7µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A 416IU 0IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.001mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.001mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 0.078mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.005mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.003mg Chocolate ice cream
Folate 16µg 1µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Chocolate ice cream
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
Cholesterol 34mg 0mg Marshmallow
Saturated Fat 6.8g 0.056g Marshmallow
Monounsaturated Fat 3.21g 0.08g Chocolate ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 0.047g Chocolate ice cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate ice cream Marshmallow
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
16%
Chocolate ice cream
0%
Marshmallow
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
7%
Marshmallow

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.744g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (62)

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. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.