Marshmallow vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are marshmallow and graham cracker different?
- Graham cracker has more iron, manganese, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B1, fiber, and vitamin K than marshmallow.
- Daily need coverage for iron for graham cracker is 44% higher.
- Marshmallow has a lower glycemic index (62) than graham cracker (74).
Candies, marshmallows and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) are the varieties used in this article.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -82.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1900% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2466.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +3300% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1543.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +75.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2300% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2212.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12637.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +270.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +26400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5591% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +8300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +5100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +9000% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +5800% |
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:
6.69 g
Fats:
10.6 g
Carbs:
77.66 g
Water:
3.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +383.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +271.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5200% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +453.3% |
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Carbs
~77.66g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.047 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.633 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.388 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3036.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11363.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.008mg | 1.019mg | 44% |
| Iron | 0.23mg | 3.78mg | 44% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 5.388g | 36% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.078mg | 4.439mg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 8mg | 185mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.001mg | 0.317mg | 24% |
| Folate | 1µg | 91µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.001mg | 0.265mg | 22% |
| Starch | 46.56g | 19% | |
| Fats | 0.2g | 10.6g | 16% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 459mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 3.4g | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.003mg | 0.156mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 14.3µg | 12% |
| Protein | 1.8g | 6.69g | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 1.51mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 2mg | 40mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.005mg | 0.42mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 1.7µg | 6.3µg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.17mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.04mg | 0.96mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.056g | 1.633g | 7% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 77mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.08g | 2.509g | 6% |
| Calories | 318kcal | 430kcal | 6% |
| Potassium | 5mg | 170mg | 5% |
| Fructose | 0.99g | 1% | |
| Choline | 0.1mg | 5.9mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 81.3g | 77.66g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 81.2g | 74.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 57.56g | 24.85g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.055g | N/A | |
| Threonine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.599g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.735g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your 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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32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marshmallow contains less Sodium (difference - 379mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.577g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marshmallow is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Graham cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.71g)
Which food is cheaper?
Graham cracker is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)