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Marshmallow vs. Bit-o-honey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Marshmallow and Bit-o-honey

  • Marshmallow is richer in Copper, yet Bit-o-honey is richer in Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Bit-o-honey is 27% higher.
  • Marshmallow contains 4 times more Copper than Bit-o-honey. Marshmallow contains 0.097mg of Copper, while Bit-o-honey contains 0.026mg.
  • Bit-o-honey contains less Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Candies, marshmallows and Candies, NESTLE, BIT-O'-HONEY Candy Chews.

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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 5% 11% 3.9% 7.5% 8.7% 13% 12% 38% 5% 7.1%
Contains more IronIron +15%
Contains more CopperCopper +273.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1066.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +780%
Contains more ZincZinc +1125%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +250%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +375%

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 2.7% 0% 6% 0% 15% 10% 1.3% 4.9% 2.1% 7.5% 0% 1.5% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4300%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1540%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +2400%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
2% 8% 81% 8%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 7.5 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 8.3 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more WaterWater +97.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.1%
Contains more FatsFats +3650%
Contains more OtherOther +336.7%
~equal in Carbs ~80.89g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 44% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
80% 15% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.338 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1187.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +619.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Marshmallow Bit-o-honey
Lower in Sodium 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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marshmallow Bit-o-honey Opinion
Calories 318kcal 375kcal Bit-o-honey
Protein 1.8g 2g Bit-o-honey
Fats 0.2g 7.5g Bit-o-honey
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Bit-o-honey
Net carbs 81.2g 80.69g Marshmallow
Carbs 81.3g 80.89g Marshmallow
Magnesium 2mg 7mg Bit-o-honey
Calcium 3mg 35mg Bit-o-honey
Potassium 5mg 44mg Bit-o-honey
Iron 0.23mg 0.2mg Marshmallow
Sugar 57.56g 48g Bit-o-honey
Fiber 0.1g 0.2g Bit-o-honey
Copper 0.097mg 0.026mg Marshmallow
Zinc 0.04mg 0.49mg Bit-o-honey
Phosphorus 8mg 28mg Bit-o-honey
Sodium 80mg 295mg Marshmallow
Vitamin E 0mg 0.3mg Bit-o-honey
Manganese 0.008mg 0.038mg Bit-o-honey
Selenium 1.7µg 1.3µg Marshmallow
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.06mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.044mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B3 0.078mg 0.069mg Marshmallow
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.082mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.009mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Bit-o-honey
Folate 1µg 2µg Bit-o-honey
Choline 0.1mg 2.5mg Bit-o-honey
Saturated Fat 0.056g 5.5g Marshmallow
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g 1.03g Bit-o-honey
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.338g Bit-o-honey
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Marshmallow Bit-o-honey
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
4%
Bit-o-honey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Marshmallow
11%
Bit-o-honey

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow contains less Sodium (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.444g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Bit-o-honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167564/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.