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Mackerel vs. Marshmallow — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mackerel and Marshmallow

  • Marshmallow has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5 than Mackerel.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 792% more than Marshmallow.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat 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 +400%
Contains more Iron +582.6%
Contains more Magnesium +4750%
Contains more Phosphorus +3375%
Contains more Potassium +7920%
Contains more Zinc +2250%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Selenium +2935.3%
Equal in Sodium - 80
Equal in Copper - 0.097
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 9% 2% 4% 1% 11% 2% 33% 2% 10%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +582.6%
Contains more Magnesium +4750%
Contains more Phosphorus +3375%
Contains more Potassium +7920%
Contains more Zinc +2250%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Selenium +2935.3%
Equal in Sodium - 80
Equal in Copper - 0.097

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8682.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19700%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15233.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8682.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19700%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15233.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1225%
Contains more Fats +8805%
Contains more Water +224.8%
Contains more Other +1590%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 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 +1225%
Contains more Fats +8805%
Contains more Water +224.8%
Contains more Other +1590%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8657.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9048.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
31% 44% 26%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8657.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9048.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Marshmallow Opinion
Net carbs 0g 81.2g Marshmallow
Protein 23.85g 1.8g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 0.2g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 81.3g Marshmallow
Calories 262kcal 318kcal Marshmallow
Sugar 57.56g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 0.1g Marshmallow
Calcium 15mg 3mg Mackerel
Iron 1.57mg 0.23mg Mackerel
Magnesium 97mg 2mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 8mg Mackerel
Potassium 401mg 5mg Mackerel
Sodium 83mg 80mg Marshmallow
Zinc 0.94mg 0.04mg Mackerel
Copper 0.094mg 0.097mg Marshmallow
Manganese 0.02mg 0.008mg Mackerel
Selenium 51.6µg 1.7µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 0IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 0µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.001mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.001mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 0.078mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.005mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.003mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 1µg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 19µg 0µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg 0.035mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.028mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg 0.066mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg 0.077mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg 0.015mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.042mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg 0.05mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg 0.017mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg 0mg Marshmallow
Saturated Fat 4.176g 0.056g Marshmallow
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 0.08g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.047g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mackerel 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
235%
Mackerel
0%
Marshmallow
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
7%
Marshmallow

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.12g)
Which food is cheaper?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel 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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.