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Marshmallow vs. Port Salut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between marshmallow and port Salut

  • The amount of calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, vitamin A, and vitamin B2 in port Salut is higher than in marshmallow.
  • Port Salut covers your daily saturated fat needs 83% more than marshmallow.
  • Marshmallow has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of marshmallow is 62, while the glycemic index of port Salut is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, marshmallows and Cheese, port de salut.

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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 17% 195% 12% 16% 7.3% 71% 154% 70% 1.4% 79%
Contains more CopperCopper +340.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21566.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2620%
Contains more IronIron +87%
Contains more ZincZinc +6400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +752.9%

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% 105% 4.8% 7.5% 3.5% 55% 1.1% 13% 12% 188% 6% 14% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +4100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1700%
Contains more CholineCholine +15300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
24% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 23.78 g
Fats: 28.2 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 45.45 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14163.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1221.1%
Contains more FatsFats +14000%
Contains more WaterWater +177.1%
Contains more OtherOther +566.7%

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
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.691 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.729 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11572.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1451.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marshmallow Port Salut DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.056g 16.691g 76%
Calcium 3mg 650mg 65%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg 63%
Phosphorus 8mg 360mg 50%
Protein 1.8g 23.78g 44%
Fats 0.2g 28.2g 43%
Cholesterol 0mg 123mg 41%
Vitamin A 0µg 315µg 35%
Carbs 81.3g 0.57g 27%
Selenium 1.7µg 14.5µg 23%
Zinc 0.04mg 2.6mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.08g 9.338g 23%
Sodium 80mg 534mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.24mg 18%
Copper 0.097mg 0.022mg 8%
Magnesium 2mg 24mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.729g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.053mg 4%
Potassium 5mg 136mg 4%
Folate 1µg 18µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.21mg 4%
Iron 0.23mg 0.43mg 3%
Choline 0.1mg 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 21IU 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg 2%
Calories 318kcal 352kcal 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.24mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.014mg 1%
Net carbs 81.2g 0.57g N/A
Sugar 57.56g 0.57g N/A
Fiber 0.1g 0g 0%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.078mg 0.06mg 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.343mg 0%
Threonine 0.035mg 0.876mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.028mg 1.446mg 0%
Leucine 0.066mg 2.482mg 0%
Lysine 0.077mg 1.987mg 0%
Methionine 0.015mg 0.734mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.042mg 1.323mg 0%
Valine 0.05mg 1.707mg 0%
Histidine 0.017mg 0.686mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Marshmallow Port Salut
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
32%
Port Salut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Marshmallow
62%
Port Salut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Port Salut
Port Salut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Port Salut
Port Salut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 123mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow contains less Sodium (difference - 454mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.635g)
Which food is cheaper?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Port Salut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170849/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.