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Marshmallow vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Marshmallow and Fireweed

  • Marshmallow contains less Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Copper than Fireweed.
  • Fireweed's daily need coverage for Manganese is 291% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, marshmallows and Fireweed, leaves, 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.
Marshmallow
Marshmallow
1
:
9
Fireweed
Fireweed
Contains more Selenium +88.9%
Contains more Calcium +14200%
Contains more Iron +943.5%
Contains more Magnesium +7700%
Contains more Phosphorus +1250%
Contains more Potassium +9780%
Contains less Sodium -57.5%
Contains more Zinc +6550%
Contains more Copper +229.9%
Contains more Manganese +83700%
Marshmallow
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 9% 2% 4% 1% 11% 2% 33% 2% 10%
Fireweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Contains more Selenium +88.9%
Contains more Calcium +14200%
Contains more Iron +943.5%
Contains more Magnesium +7700%
Contains more Phosphorus +1250%
Contains more Potassium +9780%
Contains less Sodium -57.5%
Contains more Zinc +6550%
Contains more Copper +229.9%
Contains more Manganese +83700%

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
2
:
8
Fireweed
Fireweed
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5892.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27020%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20966.7%
Contains more Folate +11100%
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%
Fireweed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 216% 0% 0% 8% 9% 32% 88% 82% 146% 85% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5892.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27020%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20966.7%
Contains more Folate +11100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Marshmallow
Marshmallow
1
:
4
Fireweed
Fireweed
Contains more Carbs +323%
Contains more Protein +161.7%
Contains more Fats +1275%
Contains more Water +331.6%
Contains more Other +746.7%
Marshmallow
2% 81% 16%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 81.3 g
Water: 16.4 g
Other: 0.3 g
Fireweed
5% 3% 19% 71% 3%
Protein: 4.71 g
Fats: 2.75 g
Carbs: 19.22 g
Water: 70.78 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more Carbs +323%
Contains more Protein +161.7%
Contains more Fats +1275%
Contains more Water +331.6%
Contains more Other +746.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marshmallow Fireweed Opinion
Net carbs 81.2g 8.62g Marshmallow
Protein 1.8g 4.71g Fireweed
Fats 0.2g 2.75g Fireweed
Carbs 81.3g 19.22g Marshmallow
Calories 318kcal 103kcal Marshmallow
Sugar 57.56g Fireweed
Fiber 0.1g 10.6g Fireweed
Calcium 3mg 429mg Fireweed
Iron 0.23mg 2.4mg Fireweed
Magnesium 2mg 156mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 8mg 108mg Fireweed
Potassium 5mg 494mg Fireweed
Sodium 80mg 34mg Fireweed
Zinc 0.04mg 2.66mg Fireweed
Copper 0.097mg 0.32mg Fireweed
Manganese 0.008mg 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 1.7µg 0.9µg Marshmallow
Vitamin A 0IU 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 180µg Fireweed
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.033mg Fireweed
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.137mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 0.078mg 4.674mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.632mg Fireweed
Folate 1µg 112µg Fireweed
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
Saturated Fat 0.056g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g Marshmallow
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g Marshmallow

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marshmallow Fireweed
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
55%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Marshmallow
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fireweed
Fireweed 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. Fireweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/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.