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Marshmallow vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Marshmallow and Cucumber

  • Marshmallow has more Copper, while Cucumber has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin B5.
  • Cucumber's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 14% higher.
  • Cucumber contains 34 times less Sugar than Marshmallow. Marshmallow contains 57.56g of Sugar, while Cucumber contains 1.67g.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, marshmallows and Cucumber, with peel, 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 +136.6%
Contains more Selenium +466.7%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Iron +21.7%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +2840%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Manganese +887.5%
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 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Contains more Copper +136.6%
Contains more Selenium +466.7%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Iron +21.7%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +2840%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Manganese +887.5%

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 +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5080%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1233.3%
Contains more Folate +600%
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 7% 1% 0% 10% 7% 8% 2% 16% 10% 6% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5080%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1233.3%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +176.9%
Contains more Fats +81.8%
Contains more Carbs +2139.7%
Contains more Water +480.7%
Contains more Other +26.7%
2% 81% 16%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 81.3 g
Water: 16.4 g
Other: 0.3 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 g
Contains more Protein +176.9%
Contains more Fats +81.8%
Contains more Carbs +2139.7%
Contains more Water +480.7%
Contains more Other +26.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.9%
31% 44% 26%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Marshmallow Cucumber
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 Cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 81.2g 3.13g Marshmallow
Protein 1.8g 0.65g Marshmallow
Fats 0.2g 0.11g Marshmallow
Carbs 81.3g 3.63g Marshmallow
Calories 318kcal 15kcal Marshmallow
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 0.87g Cucumber
Sugar 57.56g 1.67g Cucumber
Fiber 0.1g 0.5g Cucumber
Calcium 3mg 16mg Cucumber
Iron 0.23mg 0.28mg Cucumber
Magnesium 2mg 13mg Cucumber
Phosphorus 8mg 24mg Cucumber
Potassium 5mg 147mg Cucumber
Sodium 80mg 2mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.04mg 0.2mg Cucumber
Copper 0.097mg 0.041mg Marshmallow
Manganese 0.008mg 0.079mg Cucumber
Selenium 1.7µg 0.3µg Marshmallow
Vitamin A 0IU 105IU Cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Cucumber
Vitamin E 0mg 0.03mg Cucumber
Vitamin C 0mg 2.8mg Cucumber
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.027mg Cucumber
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.033mg Cucumber
Vitamin B3 0.078mg 0.098mg Cucumber
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.259mg Cucumber
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.04mg Cucumber
Folate 1µg 7µg Cucumber
Vitamin K 0µg 16.4µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0mg 0.005mg Cucumber
Threonine 0.035mg 0.019mg Marshmallow
Isoleucine 0.028mg 0.021mg Marshmallow
Leucine 0.066mg 0.029mg Marshmallow
Lysine 0.077mg 0.029mg Marshmallow
Methionine 0.015mg 0.006mg Marshmallow
Phenylalanine 0.042mg 0.019mg Marshmallow
Valine 0.05mg 0.022mg Marshmallow
Histidine 0.017mg 0.01mg Marshmallow
Saturated Fat 0.056g 0.037g Cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g 0.005g Marshmallow
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.032g Marshmallow

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marshmallow Cucumber
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
9%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Marshmallow
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cucumber
Cucumber is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cucumber
Cucumber 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. Cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168409/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.