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Marshmallow vs. Cranberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Marshmallow and Cranberry

  • Cranberry is richer than Marshmallow in Vitamin C, Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Cranberry is 16% higher.
  • Marshmallow contains 13 times more Sugar than Cranberry. Marshmallow contains 57.56g of Sugar, while Cranberry contains 4.27g.

Food types used in this article are Candies, marshmallows and Cranberries, raw.

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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 more Copper +73.2%
Contains more Selenium +1600%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +1500%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Zinc +125%
Contains more Manganese +3237.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.23
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 3% 9% 5% 5% 8% 1% 3% 19% 35% 1%
Contains more Copper +73.2%
Contains more Selenium +1600%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.5%
Contains more Potassium +1500%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Zinc +125%
Contains more Manganese +3237.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.23

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5800%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Folate - 1
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 4% 27% 0% 47% 3% 5% 2% 18% 14% 1% 0% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5800%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Folate - 1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +291.3%
Contains more Fats +53.8%
Contains more Carbs +579.2%
Contains more Other +150%
Contains more Water +432.4%
2% 81% 16%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 81.3 g
Water: 16.4 g
Other: 0.3 g
12% 87%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 11.97 g
Water: 87.32 g
Other: 0.12 g
Contains more Protein +291.3%
Contains more Fats +53.8%
Contains more Carbs +579.2%
Contains more Other +150%
Contains more Water +432.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +344.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17%
31% 44% 26%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
10% 22% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.055 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +344.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marshmallow Cranberry Opinion
Net carbs 81.2g 8.37g Marshmallow
Protein 1.8g 0.46g Marshmallow
Fats 0.2g 0.13g Marshmallow
Carbs 81.3g 11.97g Marshmallow
Calories 318kcal 46kcal Marshmallow
Fructose 0.67g Cranberry
Sugar 57.56g 4.27g Cranberry
Fiber 0.1g 3.6g Cranberry
Calcium 3mg 8mg Cranberry
Iron 0.23mg 0.23mg
Magnesium 2mg 6mg Cranberry
Phosphorus 8mg 11mg Cranberry
Potassium 5mg 80mg Cranberry
Sodium 80mg 2mg Cranberry
Zinc 0.04mg 0.09mg Cranberry
Copper 0.097mg 0.056mg Marshmallow
Manganese 0.008mg 0.267mg Cranberry
Selenium 1.7µg 0.1µg Marshmallow
Vitamin A 0IU 63IU Cranberry
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Cranberry
Vitamin E 0mg 1.32mg Cranberry
Vitamin C 0mg 14mg Cranberry
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.012mg Cranberry
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.02mg Cranberry
Vitamin B3 0.078mg 0.101mg Cranberry
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.295mg Cranberry
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.057mg Cranberry
Folate 1µg 1µg
Vitamin K 0µg 5µg Cranberry
Tryptophan 0mg 0.003mg Cranberry
Threonine 0.035mg 0.028mg Marshmallow
Isoleucine 0.028mg 0.033mg Cranberry
Leucine 0.066mg 0.053mg Marshmallow
Lysine 0.077mg 0.039mg Marshmallow
Methionine 0.015mg 0.003mg Marshmallow
Phenylalanine 0.042mg 0.036mg Marshmallow
Valine 0.05mg 0.045mg Marshmallow
Histidine 0.017mg 0.018mg Cranberry
Saturated Fat 0.056g 0.008g Cranberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g 0.018g Marshmallow
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.055g Cranberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Marshmallow Cranberry
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
11%
Cranberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Marshmallow
8%
Cranberry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberry
Cranberry contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.048g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Cranberry
Cranberry is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cranberry
Cranberry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cranberry
Cranberry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cranberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171722/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.