Marshmallow vs. Fondant icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Marshmallow and Fondant icing
- Marshmallow is higher than Fondant icing in Copper.
Food varieties used in this article are Candies, marshmallows and Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2200% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3133.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +183.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1500% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.8 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
81.3 g
Water:
16.4 g
Other:
0.3 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0.02 g
Carbs:
93.18 g
Water:
6.74 g
Other:
0.06 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +900% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +143.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +400% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 318kcal | 373kcal |
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| Protein | 1.8g | 0g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.02g |
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| Net carbs | 81.2g | 93.18g |
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| Carbs | 81.3g | 93.18g |
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| Magnesium | 2mg | 0mg |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 3mg | |
| Potassium | 5mg | 4mg |
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| Iron | 0.23mg | 0.01mg |
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| Sugar | 57.56g | 88.9g |
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| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.003mg |
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| Zinc | 0.04mg | 0.04mg | |
| Phosphorus | 8mg | 0mg |
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| Sodium | 80mg | 11mg |
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| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0mg |
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| Selenium | 1.7µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.001mg | 0.005mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.001mg | 0.016mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.078mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.005mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.003mg | 0mg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Choline | 0.1mg | 0mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.056g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.08g | 0g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0g |
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| Threonine | 0.035mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.028mg |
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| Leucine | 0.066mg |
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| Lysine | 0.077mg |
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| Methionine | 0.015mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.042mg |
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| Valine | 0.05mg |
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| Histidine | 0.017mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marshmallow is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marshmallow is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fondant icing contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fondant icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Fondant icing is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.