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Marshmallow vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Marshmallow and Dulce de Leche

  • Marshmallow has more Copper, while Dulce de Leche has more Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Choline, Vitamin B12, and Potassium.
  • Dulce de Leche's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 31% higher.
  • Dulce de Leche contains 24 times less Copper than Marshmallow. Marshmallow contains 0.097mg of Copper, while Dulce de Leche contains 0.004mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Marshmallow is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, marshmallows and Dulce de Leche.

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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 Iron +35.3%
Contains less Sodium -38%
Contains more Copper +2325%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Calcium +8266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1000%
Contains more Phosphorus +2312.5%
Contains more Potassium +6900%
Contains more Zinc +1875%
Contains more Selenium +58.8%
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 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Contains more Iron +35.3%
Contains less Sodium -38%
Contains more Copper +2325%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Calcium +8266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1000%
Contains more Phosphorus +2312.5%
Contains more Potassium +6900%
Contains more Zinc +1875%
Contains more Selenium +58.8%

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +433.3%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 17% 4% 6% 9% 4% 94% 4% 51% 4% 9% 39% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +433.3%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +46.9%
Contains more Protein +280%
Contains more Fats +3575%
Contains more Water +75.1%
Contains more Other +483.3%
2% 81% 16%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 81.3 g
Water: 16.4 g
Other: 0.3 g
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more Carbs +46.9%
Contains more Protein +280%
Contains more Fats +3575%
Contains more Water +75.1%
Contains more Other +483.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2578.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +697.9%
31% 44% 26%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2578.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +697.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Marshmallow Dulce de Leche
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Dulce de Leche Opinion
Net carbs 81.2g 55.35g Marshmallow
Protein 1.8g 6.84g Dulce de Leche
Fats 0.2g 7.35g Dulce de Leche
Carbs 81.3g 55.35g Marshmallow
Calories 318kcal 315kcal Marshmallow
Fructose 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 57.56g 49.74g Dulce de Leche
Fiber 0.1g 0g Marshmallow
Calcium 3mg 251mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 0.23mg 0.17mg Marshmallow
Magnesium 2mg 22mg Dulce de Leche
Phosphorus 8mg 193mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 5mg 350mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 80mg 129mg Marshmallow
Zinc 0.04mg 0.79mg Dulce de Leche
Copper 0.097mg 0.004mg Marshmallow
Manganese 0.008mg 0.002mg Marshmallow
Selenium 1.7µg 2.7µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A 0IU 267IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 74µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin E 0mg 0.2mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.016mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.405mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.078mg 0.21mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.835mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.016mg Dulce de Leche
Folate 1µg 11µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin K 0µg 1.3µg Dulce de Leche
Threonine 0.035mg Marshmallow
Isoleucine 0.028mg Marshmallow
Leucine 0.066mg Marshmallow
Lysine 0.077mg Marshmallow
Methionine 0.015mg Marshmallow
Phenylalanine 0.042mg Marshmallow
Valine 0.05mg Marshmallow
Histidine 0.017mg Marshmallow
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Marshmallow
Trans Fat 0.364g Marshmallow
Saturated Fat 0.056g 4.534g Marshmallow
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g 2.143g Dulce de Leche
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.375g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Dulce de Leche

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marshmallow Dulce de Leche
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
20%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Marshmallow
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.478g)
Which food is cheaper?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche 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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.