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Marshmallow vs. Gumdrop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Marshmallow and Gumdrop

  • Gumdrop has less Copper.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, marshmallows and Candies, gumdrops, starch jelly pieces.

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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 Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +700%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +708.3%
Contains more Selenium +112.5%
Contains more Iron +73.9%
Contains less Sodium -45%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Equal in Calcium - 3
Equal in Potassium - 5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 9% 2% 4% 1% 11% 2% 33% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 15% 1% 1% 1% 6% 0% 4% 2% 5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +700%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +708.3%
Contains more Selenium +112.5%
Contains more Iron +73.9%
Contains less Sodium -45%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Equal in Calcium - 3
Equal in Potassium - 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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +680%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
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%
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% 2% 3% 1% 1% 2% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +680%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1540%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Carbs +21.6%
2% 81% 16%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 81.3 g
Water: 16.4 g
Other: 0.3 g
99%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.9 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1540%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Carbs +21.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marshmallow Gumdrop Opinion
Net carbs 81.2g 98.8g Gumdrop
Protein 1.8g 0g Marshmallow
Fats 0.2g 0g Marshmallow
Carbs 81.3g 98.9g Gumdrop
Calories 318kcal 396kcal Gumdrop
Sugar 57.56g 58.97g Marshmallow
Fiber 0.1g 0.1g
Calcium 3mg 3mg
Iron 0.23mg 0.4mg Gumdrop
Magnesium 2mg 1mg Marshmallow
Phosphorus 8mg 1mg Marshmallow
Potassium 5mg 5mg
Sodium 80mg 44mg Gumdrop
Zinc 0.04mg 0mg Marshmallow
Copper 0.097mg 0.012mg Marshmallow
Manganese 0.008mg 0.01mg Gumdrop
Selenium 1.7µg 0.8µg Marshmallow
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.006mg Gumdrop
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.013mg Gumdrop
Vitamin B3 0.078mg 0.01mg Marshmallow
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.012mg Gumdrop
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.005mg Gumdrop
Folate 1µg 0µg 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 0.056g 0g Gumdrop
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g 0g Marshmallow
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0g Marshmallow

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marshmallow Gumdrop
Low Fats diet ok
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
0%
Marshmallow
1%
Gumdrop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Marshmallow
3%
Gumdrop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gumdrop
Gumdrop contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gumdrop
Gumdrop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gumdrop
Gumdrop is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
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. Marshmallow - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167995/nutrients
  2. Gumdrop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167989/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.