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Marshmallow vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between marshmallow and buttermilk

  • Marshmallow is richer in copper, yet buttermilk is richer in vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for buttermilk is 12% higher.
  • Marshmallow contains 9 times more copper than buttermilk. Marshmallow contains 0.097mg of copper, while buttermilk contains 0.011mg.
  • Marshmallow contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Candies, marshmallows and Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat.

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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 7.9% 35% 13% 1.9% 3.7% 11% 38% 25% 0.26% 11%
Contains more IronIron +360%
Contains more CopperCopper +781.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +300%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +450%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3766.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2920%
Contains more ZincZinc +950%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1012.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.6%

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 3.3% 4.7% 1% 0% 8.5% 36% 1.1% 17% 7.8% 28% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15300%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +5400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +17600%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1597.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +83.9%
Contains more FatsFats +340%
Contains more WaterWater +449.6%
Contains more OtherOther +196.7%

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
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.548 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.033 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +42.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +217.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marshmallow Buttermilk DV% diff.
Carbs 81.3g 4.79g 26%
Calories 318kcal 40kcal 14%
Phosphorus 8mg 89mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.154mg 12%
Calcium 3mg 116mg 11%
Copper 0.097mg 0.011mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Sodium 80mg 190mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.275mg 5%
Potassium 5mg 151mg 4%
Protein 1.8g 3.31g 3%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.42mg 3%
Choline 0.1mg 17.7mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.034mg 3%
Iron 0.23mg 0.05mg 2%
Magnesium 2mg 11mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.034mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.056g 0.548g 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg 2%
Folate 1µg 5µg 1%
Selenium 1.7µg 2µg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Fats 0.2g 0.88g 1%
Net carbs 81.2g 4.79g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Sugar 57.56g 4.79g N/A
Fiber 0.1g 0g 0%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.05mg 0%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.002mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.078mg 0.058mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.08g 0.254g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.033g 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.035mg 0.141mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.028mg 0.171mg 0%
Leucine 0.066mg 0.313mg 0%
Lysine 0.077mg 0.277mg 0%
Methionine 0.015mg 0.087mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.042mg 0.171mg 0%
Valine 0.05mg 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.017mg 0.1mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Marshmallow Buttermilk
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
9%
Buttermilk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Marshmallow
15%
Buttermilk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.492g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Sugar (difference - 52.77g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk 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. Marshmallow - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167995/nutrients
  2. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.