Ice cream vs. Marshmallow — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between ice cream and marshmallow
- Ice cream has more vitamin B2, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin A, calcium, vitamin B5, and zinc, while marshmallow has more copper.
- Ice cream's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 34% higher.
- The amount of cholesterol in marshmallow is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Ice creams, vanilla 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +600% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4166.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +3880% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1625% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1212.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +155.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +321.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +4000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +48.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11520% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +25900% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.5 g
Fats:
11 g
Carbs:
23.6 g
Water:
61 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
1.8 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
81.3 g
Water:
16.4 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +94.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5400% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +272% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +200% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +244.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.452 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 | +3611.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +861.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 6.79g | 0.056g | 31% |
| Carbs | 23.6g | 81.3g | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.001mg | 18% |
| Fats | 11g | 0.2g | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 0µg | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 0mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 8mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 3mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 118µg | 0µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.581mg | 0.005mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.023mg | 0.097mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.969g | 0.08g | 7% |
| Calories | 207kcal | 318kcal | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.04mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 199mg | 5mg | 6% |
| Choline | 26mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
| Protein | 3.5g | 1.8g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.452g | 0.047g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048mg | 0.003mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 2mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.001mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.7g | 0.1g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.09mg | 0.23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 22.9g | 81.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.22g | 57.56g | N/A |
| Sodium | 80mg | 80mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 1.7µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.116mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.146mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.195mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.316mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.258mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.081mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
18%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marshmallow is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.734g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.34g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (80 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (62)