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Gratin vs. Marshmallow — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Gratin and Marshmallow different?

  • Gratin has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Potassium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5 than Marshmallow.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Gratin is 23% higher.
  • Marshmallow has less Cholesterol.

Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter and Candies, marshmallows are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +178.3%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +1312.5%
Contains more Potassium +7820%
Contains more Zinc +1625%
Contains more Copper +64.9%
Contains more Manganese +1912.5%
Contains more Selenium +58.8%
Contains less Sodium -81.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
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 +178.3%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +1312.5%
Contains more Potassium +7820%
Contains more Zinc +1625%
Contains more Copper +64.9%
Contains more Manganese +1912.5%
Contains more Selenium +58.8%
Contains less Sodium -81.5%

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.
Gratin
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1173.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7640%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5700%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 33% 16% 27% 19% 24% 41% 9% 0% 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 +6300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1173.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7640%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5700%
Contains more Folate +1000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +181.1%
Contains more Fats +3695%
Contains more Water +351.2%
Contains more Other +593.3%
Contains more Carbs +621.4%
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 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 +181.1%
Contains more Fats +3695%
Contains more Water +351.2%
Contains more Other +593.3%
Contains more Carbs +621.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2586.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +487.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
31% 44% 26%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2586.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +487.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Gratin Marshmallow
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gratin Marshmallow Opinion
Net carbs 9.47g 81.2g Marshmallow
Protein 5.06g 1.8g Gratin
Fats 7.59g 0.2g Gratin
Carbs 11.27g 81.3g Marshmallow
Calories 132kcal 318kcal Marshmallow
Sugar 57.56g Gratin
Fiber 1.8g 0.1g Gratin
Calcium 119mg 3mg Gratin
Iron 0.64mg 0.23mg Gratin
Magnesium 20mg 2mg Gratin
Phosphorus 113mg 8mg Gratin
Potassium 396mg 5mg Gratin
Sodium 433mg 80mg Marshmallow
Zinc 0.69mg 0.04mg Gratin
Copper 0.16mg 0.097mg Gratin
Manganese 0.161mg 0.008mg Gratin
Selenium 2.7µg 1.7µg Gratin
Vitamin A 264IU 0IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 0µg Gratin
Vitamin C 9.9mg 0mg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.001mg Gratin
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.001mg Gratin
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 0.078mg Gratin
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.005mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.003mg Gratin
Folate 11µg 1µg Gratin
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0mg Gratin
Threonine 0.192mg 0.035mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.284mg 0.028mg Gratin
Leucine 0.443mg 0.066mg Gratin
Lysine 0.381mg 0.077mg Gratin
Methionine 0.117mg 0.015mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.254mg 0.042mg Gratin
Valine 0.325mg 0.05mg Gratin
Histidine 0.151mg 0.017mg Gratin
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Marshmallow
Saturated Fat 4.733g 0.056g Marshmallow
Monounsaturated Fat 2.149g 0.08g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g 0.047g Gratin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gratin 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
15%
Gratin
0%
Marshmallow
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
7%
Marshmallow

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow contains less Sodium (difference - 353mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.677g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin
Gratin is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gratin
Gratin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gratin
Gratin 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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.