Marshmallow vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
How are marshmallow and cottage cheese different?
- Marshmallow is richer in copper, while cottage cheese is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and calcium.
- Cottage cheese covers your daily need for phosphorus, 22% more than marshmallow.
- Marshmallow contains 3 times more copper than cottage cheese. Marshmallow contains 0.097mg of copper, while cottage cheese contains 0.029mg.
- Marshmallow is lower in sodium.
- Marshmallow has a higher glycemic index (62) than cottage cheese (10).
Candies, marshmallows and Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd types were used in this article.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 IronIron | +228.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +234.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +300% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2666.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1980% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +900% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1887.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +470.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +26.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11040% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +18300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.8 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
81.3 g
Water:
16.4 g
Other:
0.3 g
Protein:
11.12 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
3.38 g
Water:
79.79 g
Other:
1.41 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2305.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +517.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2050% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +386.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +370% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.047 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.718 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.123 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +872.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +161.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Carbs | 81.3g | 3.38g | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 8mg | 159mg | 22% |
| Protein | 1.8g | 11.12g | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.43µg | 18% |
| Selenium | 1.7µg | 9.7µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.001mg | 0.163mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 364mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.005mg | 0.557mg | 11% |
| Calories | 318kcal | 98kcal | 11% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 83mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.029mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.056g | 1.718g | 8% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 4.3g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 37µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 5mg | 104mg | 3% |
| Folate | 1µg | 12µg | 3% |
| Choline | 0.1mg | 18.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.003mg | 0.046mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.04mg | 0.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.001mg | 0.027mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.08g | 0.778g | 2% |
| Iron | 0.23mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 2mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.123g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 81.2g | 3.38g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 3IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 57.56g | 2.67g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.078mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.035mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.028mg | 0.591mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.066mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.077mg | 0.934mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0.269mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.042mg | 0.577mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.05mg | 0.748mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.017mg | 0.326mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marshmallow is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marshmallow contains less Sodium (difference - 284mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.662g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cottage cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Cottage cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cottage cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cottage cheese is relatively richer in vitamins