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Marshmallow vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Marshmallow and Corn syrup

    Food varieties used in this article are Candies, marshmallows and Syrups, corn, dark.

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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 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
    Contains more CopperCopper +83%
    Contains less SodiumSodium -48.4%
    Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
    Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%
    Contains more PotassiumPotassium +780%
    Contains more IronIron +60.9%
    Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.5%
    Contains more ManganeseManganese +1150%
    Contains more SeleniumSelenium +70.6%
    ~equal in Zinc ~0.04mg

    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% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
    Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +290%
    Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1000%
    Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +800%
    Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +360%
    Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
    Contains more CholineCholine +13200%
    ~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
    ~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~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
    78% 22%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 77.59 g
    Water: 22.01 g
    Other: 0.4 g
    Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
    Contains more FatsFats +∞%
    Contains more WaterWater +34.2%
    Contains more OtherOther +33.3%
    ~equal in Carbs ~77.59g

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Marshmallow Corn syrup Opinion
    Calories 318kcal 286kcal Marshmallow
    Protein 1.8g 0g Marshmallow
    Fats 0.2g 0g Marshmallow
    Net carbs 81.2g 77.59g Marshmallow
    Carbs 81.3g 77.59g Marshmallow
    Magnesium 2mg 8mg Corn syrup
    Calcium 3mg 18mg Corn syrup
    Potassium 5mg 44mg Corn syrup
    Iron 0.23mg 0.37mg Corn syrup
    Sugar 57.56g 77.59g Marshmallow
    Fiber 0.1g 0g Marshmallow
    Copper 0.097mg 0.053mg Marshmallow
    Zinc 0.04mg 0.04mg
    Phosphorus 8mg 11mg Corn syrup
    Sodium 80mg 155mg Marshmallow
    Manganese 0.008mg 0.1mg Corn syrup
    Selenium 1.7µg 2.9µg Corn syrup
    Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.011mg Corn syrup
    Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.009mg Corn syrup
    Vitamin B3 0.078mg 0.02mg Marshmallow
    Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.023mg Corn syrup
    Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.009mg Corn syrup
    Folate 1µg 0µg Marshmallow
    Choline 0.1mg 13.3mg Corn syrup
    Saturated Fat 0.056g 0g Corn syrup
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g 0g Marshmallow
    Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0g 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

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    is better in case of low diet
    Marshmallow Corn syrup
    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
    1%
    Corn syrup
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    7%
    Marshmallow
    10%
    Corn syrup

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Marshmallow
    Marshmallow is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.03g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Marshmallow
    Marshmallow contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Marshmallow
    Marshmallow is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Marshmallow
    Marshmallow is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
    Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
    Corn syrup
    Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.056g)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Corn syrup
    Corn syrup is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
    ?
    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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.