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Marshmallow vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between marshmallow and drumstick tree?

  • Marshmallow has less vitamin C, vitamin B5, potassium, fiber, manganese, folate, magnesium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B2 than drumstick tree.
  • Drumstick tree's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 157% higher.
  • Drumstick tree has a lower glycemic index than marshmallow.

We used Candies, marshmallows and Drumstick pods, raw 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 32% 9% 41% 14% 28% 12% 21% 5.5% 34% 3.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +142.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +9120%
Contains more IronIron +56.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1025%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +525%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3137.5%

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.
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 470% 1.3% 0% 0% 13% 17% 12% 48% 28% 0% 0% 33% 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 +7300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +694.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15780%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3900%
Contains more FolateFolate +4300%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +853.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.7%
Contains more WaterWater +437.8%
Contains more OtherOther +223.3%
~equal in Fats ~0.2g

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
24% 74% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.003 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1466.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -41.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +27.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Marshmallow Drumstick tree
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 Drumstick tree DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 141mg 157%
Carbs 81.3g 8.53g 24%
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.794mg 16%
Calories 318kcal 37kcal 14%
Potassium 5mg 461mg 13%
Fiber 0.1g 3.2g 12%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.259mg 11%
Folate 1µg 44µg 11%
Magnesium 2mg 45mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.12mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.074mg 6%
Phosphorus 8mg 50mg 6%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.45mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.053mg 4%
Calcium 3mg 30mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.078mg 0.62mg 3%
Selenium 1.7µg 0.7µg 2%
Sodium 80mg 42mg 2%
Iron 0.23mg 0.36mg 2%
Protein 1.8g 2.1g 1%
Copper 0.097mg 0.084mg 1%
Fats 0.2g 0.2g 0%
Net carbs 81.2g 5.33g N/A
Sugar 57.56g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg 0%
Choline 0.1mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.056g 0.033g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.08g 0.102g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.003g 0%
Threonine 0.035mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.028mg 0%
Leucine 0.066mg 0%
Lysine 0.077mg 0%
Methionine 0.015mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.042mg 0%
Valine 0.05mg 0%
Histidine 0.017mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marshmallow Drumstick tree
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
48%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Marshmallow
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree 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. Drumstick tree - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170483/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.