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Marshmallow vs. Balsamic vinegar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between marshmallow and balsamic vinegar

  • Marshmallow is higher in copper, yet balsamic vinegar is higher in iron and manganese.
  • Marshmallow contains 4 times more sugar than balsamic vinegar. While marshmallow contains 57.56g of sugar, balsamic vinegar contains only 14.95g.
  • The glycemic index of balsamic vinegar is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, marshmallows and Vinegar, balsamic.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 0.9% 0.44% 8.6% 32% 1.1% 3.4% 10% 1% 9.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 8.1% 9.9% 27% 8.7% 2.2% 8.1% 3% 17% 0%
Contains more CopperCopper +273.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2140%
Contains more IronIron +213%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +137.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1537.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.25% 0.23% 1.5% 0.3% 0.69% 0% 0% 0.75% 0.05%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 81% 16%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 81.3 g
Water: 16.4 g
Other: 0.3 g
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +267.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +377.4%
Contains more WaterWater +366.2%
Contains more OtherOther +1910%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marshmallow Balsamic vinegar DV% diff.
Carbs 81.3g 17.03g 21%
Calories 318kcal 88kcal 12%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Copper 0.097mg 0.026mg 8%
Iron 0.23mg 0.72mg 6%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.131mg 5%
Potassium 5mg 112mg 3%
Selenium 1.7µg 3%
Protein 1.8g 0.49g 3%
Magnesium 2mg 12mg 2%
Calcium 3mg 27mg 2%
Phosphorus 8mg 19mg 2%
Sodium 80mg 23mg 2%
Fats 0.2g 0g 0%
Net carbs 81.2g 17.03g N/A
Sugar 57.56g 14.95g N/A
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.08mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.078mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0%
Folate 1µg 0%
Choline 0.1mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.056g 0g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.08g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0%
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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Marshmallow Balsamic vinegar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Marshmallow
0%
Balsamic vinegar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Marshmallow
9%
Balsamic vinegar

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is relatively richer in minerals

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. Marshmallow - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167995/nutrients
  2. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.