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Marshmallow vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between marshmallow and crab meat

  • Marshmallow has less vitamin B12, copper, selenium, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B6, and folate than crab meat.
  • Crab meat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 479% more than marshmallow.
  • Marshmallow has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of marshmallow is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, marshmallows and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat.

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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 45% 18% 23% 29% 394% 208% 120% 140% 5.2% 218%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3050%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1866.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5140%
Contains more IronIron +230.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1118.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +18950%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3400%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2252.9%

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 25% 3% 0% 0% 13% 13% 25% 24% 42% 1438% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +5400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1617.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +7900%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +5000%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +975%
Contains more FatsFats +670%
Contains more WaterWater +372.9%
Contains more OtherOther +420%

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
16% 22% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.133 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.536 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +131.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1040.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marshmallow Crab meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 11.5µg 479%
Copper 0.097mg 1.182mg 121%
Selenium 1.7µg 40µg 70%
Zinc 0.04mg 7.62mg 69%
Sodium 80mg 1072mg 43%
Phosphorus 8mg 280mg 39%
Protein 1.8g 19.35g 35%
Carbs 81.3g 0g 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Magnesium 2mg 63mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.18mg 14%
Folate 1µg 51µg 13%
Calories 318kcal 97kcal 11%
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.4mg 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.6mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.078mg 1.34mg 8%
Potassium 5mg 262mg 8%
Iron 0.23mg 0.76mg 7%
Calcium 3mg 59mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.055mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.053mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.536g 3%
Fats 0.2g 1.54g 2%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.04mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Net carbs 81.2g 0g N/A
Sugar 57.56g N/A
Fiber 0.1g 0g 0%
Choline 0.1mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.056g 0.133g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.08g 0.185g 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.269mg 0%
Threonine 0.035mg 0.783mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.028mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 0.066mg 1.536mg 0%
Lysine 0.077mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.015mg 0.545mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.042mg 0.817mg 0%
Valine 0.05mg 0.91mg 0%
Histidine 0.017mg 0.393mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.295g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.118g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.031g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marshmallow Crab meat
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
125%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Marshmallow
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow contains less Sodium (difference - 992mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.077g)
Which food is cheaper?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is cheaper (difference - $9.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab meat
Crab meat 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. Crab meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174202/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.