Dough vs. Marshmallow — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
A recap on differences between dough and marshmallow
- Dough is higher than marshmallow in vitamin B1, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B3, manganese, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Dough covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 59% more than marshmallow.
- Dough contains 427 times more vitamin B2 than marshmallow. While dough contains 0.427mg of vitamin B2, marshmallow contains only 0.001mg.
- The amount of sodium in marshmallow is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) and Candies, marshmallows.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1633.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2240% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1600% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +56.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2500% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1212.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +7112.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1582.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +70900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +6075.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +9000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +7900% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.75 g
Fats:
2.42 g
Carbs:
51.88 g
Water:
33 g
Other:
1.95 g
Protein:
1.8 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
81.3 g
Water:
16.4 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +497.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1110% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +101.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +550% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +56.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.529 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.855 g
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 | +352.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1719.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.71mg | 0.001mg | 59% |
| Selenium | 28.6µg | 1.7µg | 49% |
| Iron | 3.91mg | 0.23mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.427mg | 0.001mg | 33% |
| Folate | 123µg | 1µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.817mg | 0.078mg | 30% |
| Manganese | 0.577mg | 0.008mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 602mg | 80mg | 23% |
| Starch | 44.23g | 18% | |
| Protein | 10.75g | 1.8g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 8mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 51.88g | 81.3g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.455mg | 0.005mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.04mg | 0.04mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.003mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 0.1g | 8% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 2mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.152mg | 0.097mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 3mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.855g | 0.047g | 5% |
| Potassium | 117mg | 5mg | 3% |
| Fats | 2.42g | 0.2g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.529g | 0.056g | 2% |
| Calories | 272kcal | 318kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.51g | 1% | |
| Choline | 8mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.362g | 0.08g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 49.68g | 81.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.62g | 57.56g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Threonine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.063g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.788g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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
40%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marshmallow contains less Sodium (difference - 522mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.473g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marshmallow is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 52.94g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dough is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dough is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dough is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)