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Maple sugar vs. Marshmallow — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Maple sugar and Marshmallow?

  • Marshmallow has less Manganese, Zinc, Iron, Calcium, and Potassium than Maple sugar.
  • Maple sugar's daily need coverage for Manganese is 192% higher.
  • Maple sugar has 152 times more Zinc than Marshmallow. Maple sugar has 6.06mg of Zinc, while Marshmallow has 0.04mg.
  • Marshmallow contains less Sugar.

We used Sugars, maple 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 +2900%
Contains more Iron +600%
Contains more Magnesium +850%
Contains more Potassium +5380%
Contains less Sodium -86.3%
Contains more Zinc +15050%
Contains more Manganese +55175%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.7%
Contains more Selenium +112.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.097
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 61% 14% 2% 25% 2% 166% 33% 577% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 9% 2% 4% 1% 11% 2% 33% 2% 10%
Contains more Calcium +2900%
Contains more Iron +600%
Contains more Magnesium +850%
Contains more Potassium +5380%
Contains less Sodium -86.3%
Contains more Zinc +15050%
Contains more Manganese +55175%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.7%
Contains more Selenium +112.5%
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 B1 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +860%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.003
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% 3% 3% 1% 3% 1% 0% 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 B1 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +860%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.003

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +11.8%
Contains more Other +166.7%
Contains more Protein +1700%
Contains more Water +105%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 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 Carbs +11.8%
Contains more Other +166.7%
Contains more Protein +1700%
Contains more Water +105%
Equal in Fats - 0.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +112.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25%
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
31% 44% 26%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +112.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple sugar Marshmallow Opinion
Net carbs 90.9g 81.2g Maple sugar
Protein 0.1g 1.8g Marshmallow
Fats 0.2g 0.2g
Carbs 90.9g 81.3g Maple sugar
Calories 354kcal 318kcal Maple sugar
Sugar 84.87g 57.56g Marshmallow
Fiber 0g 0.1g Marshmallow
Calcium 90mg 3mg Maple sugar
Iron 1.61mg 0.23mg Maple sugar
Magnesium 19mg 2mg Maple sugar
Phosphorus 3mg 8mg Marshmallow
Potassium 274mg 5mg Maple sugar
Sodium 11mg 80mg Maple sugar
Zinc 6.06mg 0.04mg Maple sugar
Copper 0.099mg 0.097mg Maple sugar
Manganese 4.422mg 0.008mg Maple sugar
Selenium 0.8µg 1.7µg Marshmallow
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.001mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.001mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 0.078mg Marshmallow
Vitamin B5 0.048mg 0.005mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.003mg
Folate 0µg 1µg Marshmallow
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
Saturated Fat 0.036g 0.056g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 0.08g Marshmallow
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 0.047g Maple sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple sugar Marshmallow
Low Fats diet Equal
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
1%
Maple sugar
0%
Marshmallow
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Maple sugar
7%
Marshmallow

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.31g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.