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Marshmallow vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Marshmallow and Feta

  • Feta is higher than Marshmallow in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Selenium.
  • Feta covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 74% more than Marshmallow.
  • The amount of Sodium in Marshmallow is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, marshmallows and Cheese, feta.

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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.
Marshmallow
Marshmallow
2
:
8
Feta
Feta
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Contains more Copper +203.1%
Contains more Calcium +16333.3%
Contains more Iron +182.6%
Contains more Magnesium +850%
Contains more Phosphorus +4112.5%
Contains more Potassium +1140%
Contains more Zinc +7100%
Contains more Manganese +250%
Contains more Selenium +782.4%
Marshmallow
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 9% 2% 4% 1% 11% 2% 33% 2% 10%
Feta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 148% 25% 14% 145% 6% 120% 79% 11% 4% 82%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Contains more Copper +203.1%
Contains more Calcium +16333.3%
Contains more Iron +182.6%
Contains more Magnesium +850%
Contains more Phosphorus +4112.5%
Contains more Potassium +1140%
Contains more Zinc +7100%
Contains more Manganese +250%
Contains more Selenium +782.4%

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.
Marshmallow
Marshmallow
0
:
11
Feta
Feta
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1170.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19240%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14033.3%
Contains more Folate +3100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Marshmallow
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%
Feta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 4% 12% 0% 39% 195% 19% 59% 98% 24% 212% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1170.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19240%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14033.3%
Contains more Folate +3100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Marshmallow
Marshmallow
1
:
4
Feta
Feta
Contains more Carbs +1887.8%
Contains more Protein +689.4%
Contains more Fats +10540%
Contains more Water +236.7%
Contains more Other +1633.3%
Marshmallow
2% 81% 16%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 81.3 g
Water: 16.4 g
Other: 0.3 g
Feta
14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Contains more Carbs +1887.8%
Contains more Protein +689.4%
Contains more Fats +10540%
Contains more Water +236.7%
Contains more Other +1633.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Marshmallow
Marshmallow
1
:
2
Feta
Feta
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5678.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1157.4%
Marshmallow
31% 44% 26%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Feta
74% 23% 3%
Saturated Fat: 14.946 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.591 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5678.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1157.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marshmallow Feta Opinion
Net carbs 81.2g 4.09g Marshmallow
Protein 1.8g 14.21g Feta
Fats 0.2g 21.28g Feta
Carbs 81.3g 4.09g Marshmallow
Calories 318kcal 264kcal Marshmallow
Sugar 57.56g 4.09g Feta
Fiber 0.1g 0g Marshmallow
Calcium 3mg 493mg Feta
Iron 0.23mg 0.65mg Feta
Magnesium 2mg 19mg Feta
Phosphorus 8mg 337mg Feta
Potassium 5mg 62mg Feta
Sodium 80mg 917mg Marshmallow
Zinc 0.04mg 2.88mg Feta
Copper 0.097mg 0.032mg Marshmallow
Manganese 0.008mg 0.028mg Feta
Selenium 1.7µg 15µg Feta
Vitamin A 0IU 422IU Feta
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 125µg Feta
Vitamin E 0mg 0.18mg Feta
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU Feta
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Feta
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.154mg Feta
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.844mg Feta
Vitamin B3 0.078mg 0.991mg Feta
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.967mg Feta
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.424mg Feta
Folate 1µg 32µg Feta
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.69µg Feta
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg Feta
Tryptophan 0mg 0.2mg Feta
Threonine 0.035mg 0.637mg Feta
Isoleucine 0.028mg 0.803mg Feta
Leucine 0.066mg 1.395mg Feta
Lysine 0.077mg 1.219mg Feta
Methionine 0.015mg 0.368mg Feta
Phenylalanine 0.042mg 0.675mg Feta
Valine 0.05mg 1.065mg Feta
Histidine 0.017mg 0.397mg Feta
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg Marshmallow
Saturated Fat 0.056g 14.946g Marshmallow
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g 4.623g Feta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.591g Feta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Marshmallow Feta
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
57%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Marshmallow
63%
Feta

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow contains less Sodium (difference - 837mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.89g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Feta
Feta is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.5)

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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.