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Marshmallow vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Marshmallow and Cheesecake

  • Marshmallow has more Copper, however, Cheesecake is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Choline, and Vitamin B12.
  • Cheesecake covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 49% more than Marshmallow.
  • Marshmallow has 5 times more Copper than Cheesecake. While Marshmallow has 0.097mg of Copper, Cheesecake has only 0.02mg.
  • Marshmallow has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, marshmallows and Cheesecake commercially prepared.

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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 less Sodium -81.7%
Contains more Copper +385%
Contains more Calcium +1600%
Contains more Iron +173.9%
Contains more Magnesium +450%
Contains more Phosphorus +1062.5%
Contains more Potassium +1700%
Contains more Zinc +1175%
Contains more Manganese +1650%
Contains more Selenium +205.9%
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 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
Contains less Sodium -81.7%
Contains more Copper +385%
Contains more Calcium +1600%
Contains more Iron +173.9%
Contains more Magnesium +450%
Contains more Phosphorus +1062.5%
Contains more Potassium +1700%
Contains more Zinc +1175%
Contains more Manganese +1650%
Contains more Selenium +205.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11320%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1633.3%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 33% 12% 15% 2% 7% 45% 4% 35% 12% 14% 22% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11320%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1633.3%
Contains more Folate +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +218.8%
Contains more Protein +205.6%
Contains more Fats +11150%
Contains more Water +178%
Contains more Other +200%
2% 81% 16%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 81.3 g
Water: 16.4 g
Other: 0.3 g
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Carbs +218.8%
Contains more Protein +205.6%
Contains more Fats +11150%
Contains more Water +178%
Contains more Other +200%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10692.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3308.5%
31% 44% 26%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10692.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3308.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Marshmallow Cheesecake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marshmallow Cheesecake Opinion
Net carbs 81.2g 25.1g Marshmallow
Protein 1.8g 5.5g Cheesecake
Fats 0.2g 22.5g Cheesecake
Carbs 81.3g 25.5g Marshmallow
Calories 318kcal 321kcal Cheesecake
Sugar 57.56g 21.8g Cheesecake
Fiber 0.1g 0.4g Cheesecake
Calcium 3mg 51mg Cheesecake
Iron 0.23mg 0.63mg Cheesecake
Magnesium 2mg 11mg Cheesecake
Phosphorus 8mg 93mg Cheesecake
Potassium 5mg 90mg Cheesecake
Sodium 80mg 438mg Marshmallow
Zinc 0.04mg 0.51mg Cheesecake
Copper 0.097mg 0.02mg Marshmallow
Manganese 0.008mg 0.14mg Cheesecake
Selenium 1.7µg 5.2µg Cheesecake
Vitamin A 0IU 547IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 159µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0mg 0.56mg Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Cheesecake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.028mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.193mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B3 0.078mg 0.195mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.571mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.052mg Cheesecake
Folate 1µg 18µg Cheesecake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg Cheesecake
Vitamin K 0µg 4.4µg Cheesecake
Tryptophan 0mg 0.064mg Cheesecake
Threonine 0.035mg 0.222mg Cheesecake
Isoleucine 0.028mg 0.281mg Cheesecake
Leucine 0.066mg 0.464mg Cheesecake
Lysine 0.077mg 0.372mg Cheesecake
Methionine 0.015mg 0.136mg Cheesecake
Phenylalanine 0.042mg 0.258mg Cheesecake
Valine 0.05mg 0.314mg Cheesecake
Histidine 0.017mg 0.133mg Cheesecake
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg Marshmallow
Saturated Fat 0.056g 9.921g Marshmallow
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Cheesecake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g 8.634g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 1.602g Cheesecake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Marshmallow Cheesecake
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
17%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Marshmallow
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow contains less Sodium (difference - 358mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.865g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake 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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.