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Marshmallow vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between marshmallow and mackerel

  • Marshmallow has less vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, magnesium, and vitamin B5 than mackerel.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 792% more than marshmallow.
  • Marshmallow has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of marshmallow is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, marshmallows and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat.

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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 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4750%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +7920%
Contains more IronIron +582.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +2250%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3375%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +150%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2935.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.094mg
~equal in Sodium ~83mg

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 1.3% 18% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15800%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8682.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19700%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1225%
Contains more FatsFats +8805%
Contains more WaterWater +224.8%
Contains more OtherOther +1590%

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
27% 45% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8657.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9048.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Marshmallow Mackerel
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 19µg 792%
Selenium 1.7µg 51.6µg 91%
Protein 1.8g 23.85g 44%
Vitamin B3 0.078mg 6.85mg 42%
Phosphorus 8mg 278mg 39%
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.46mg 35%
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.412mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 4.3g 28%
Carbs 81.3g 0g 27%
Fats 0.2g 17.81g 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 75mg 25%
Magnesium 2mg 97mg 23%
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.99mg 20%
Saturated fat 0.056g 4.176g 19%
Monounsaturated fat 0.08g 7.006g 17%
Iron 0.23mg 1.57mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.159mg 13%
Potassium 5mg 401mg 12%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.94mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 54µg 6%
Calories 318kcal 262kcal 3%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.02mg 1%
Calcium 3mg 15mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 81.2g 0g N/A
Sugar 57.56g N/A
Fiber 0.1g 0g 0%
Copper 0.097mg 0.094mg 0%
Sodium 80mg 83mg 0%
Folate 1µg 2µg 0%
Choline 0.1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 0.035mg 1.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.028mg 1.099mg 0%
Leucine 0.066mg 1.938mg 0%
Lysine 0.077mg 2.19mg 0%
Methionine 0.015mg 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.042mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 0.05mg 1.228mg 0%
Histidine 0.017mg 0.702mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.504g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.699g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.106g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marshmallow Mackerel
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
217%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Marshmallow
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.12g)
Which food is cheaper?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel 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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.