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Marshmallow vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between marshmallow and custard?

  • Marshmallow is richer in copper, yet custard is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, calcium, vitamin D, and selenium.
  • Custard's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 22% higher.
  • Marshmallow has 3 times more copper than custard. Marshmallow has 0.097mg of copper, while custard has 0.03mg.
  • Marshmallow contains less saturated fat.
  • Custard has a lower glycemic index than marshmallow.

We used Candies, marshmallows and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk types in this comparison.

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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 11% 42% 18% 13% 10% 14% 56% 11% 0.91% 33%
Contains more CopperCopper +223.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4533.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4040%
Contains more IronIron +47.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1175%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1525%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +252.9%
~equal in Sodium ~84mg

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%
Custard
Custard
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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 0.33% 17% 1.2% 18% 15% 51% 2.5% 42% 15% 65% 0.5% 6.8% 6.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +6000%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13880%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more CholineCholine +11700%

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
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +361.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +121.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1900%
Contains more WaterWater +347.9%
Contains more OtherOther +220%

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
59% 32% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.312 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1308.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +563.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Marshmallow Custard
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Custard DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.52µg 22%
Carbs 81.3g 17.6g 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.22mg 17%
Phosphorus 8mg 130mg 17%
Calcium 3mg 139mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.699mg 14%
Calories 318kcal 122kcal 10%
Saturated fat 0.056g 2.032g 9%
Selenium 1.7µg 6µg 8%
Copper 0.097mg 0.03mg 7%
Potassium 5mg 207mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 52µg 6%
Fats 0.2g 4g 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 47IU 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.061mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.064mg 5%
Protein 1.8g 3.99g 4%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.51mg 4%
Magnesium 2mg 16mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.08g 1.127g 3%
Choline 0.1mg 11.8mg 2%
Folate 1µg 9µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.312g 2%
Iron 0.23mg 0.34mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 81.2g 17.6g N/A
Sugar 57.56g 4.82g N/A
Fiber 0.1g 0g 0%
Sodium 80mg 84mg 0%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.06mg 0%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.007mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.078mg 0.132mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.082mg 0%
Threonine 0.035mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.028mg 0.207mg 0%
Leucine 0.066mg 0.337mg 0%
Lysine 0.077mg 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.015mg 0.091mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.042mg 0.173mg 0%
Valine 0.05mg 0.233mg 0%
Histidine 0.017mg 0.092mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Marshmallow Custard
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
19%
Custard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Marshmallow
21%
Custard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.976g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard
Custard is lower in Sugar (difference - 52.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard
Custard is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Custard
Custard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Custard
Custard 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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.