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Marshmallow vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between marshmallow and ham

  • The amount of vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B3, and iron in ham is higher than in marshmallow.
  • Ham covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 63% more than marshmallow.
  • Marshmallow contains less sodium.
  • Marshmallow has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of marshmallow is 62, while the glycemic index of ham is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, marshmallows and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted.

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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%
Ham
Ham
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 2.4% 25% 56% 26% 79% 84% 157% 7% 106%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5640%
Contains more IronIron +543.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +7100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2350%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +575%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1047.1%

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%
Ham
Ham
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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% 5% 12% 189% 47% 75% 24% 92% 81% 0% 2.3% 46%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +75300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5057.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +7960%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +85000%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
Ham
Ham
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21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5320%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1062.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2665%
Contains more WaterWater +312.6%
Contains more OtherOther +1356.7%

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
Ham
Ham
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36% 53% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.54 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3175%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1048.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marshmallow Ham DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.754mg 63%
Sodium 80mg 1203mg 49%
Protein 1.8g 20.93g 38%
Selenium 1.7µg 19.5µg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.4mg 31%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.65µg 27%
Carbs 81.3g 1.5g 27%
Phosphorus 8mg 196mg 27%
Zinc 0.04mg 2.88mg 26%
Vitamin B3 0.078mg 4.023mg 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Iron 0.23mg 1.48mg 16%
Choline 0.1mg 85.1mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.202mg 15%
Calories 318kcal 145kcal 9%
Fats 0.2g 5.53g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.403mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.056g 1.81g 8%
Potassium 5mg 287mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.08g 2.62g 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 32IU 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.54g 3%
Magnesium 2mg 14mg 3%
Copper 0.097mg 0.079mg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.25mg 2%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.054mg 2%
Calcium 3mg 8mg 1%
Folate 1µg 3µg 1%
Net carbs 81.2g 1.5g N/A
Sugar 57.56g 0g N/A
Fiber 0.1g 0g 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.035mg 0.931mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.028mg 0.918mg 0%
Leucine 0.066mg 1.661mg 0%
Lysine 0.077mg 1.775mg 0%
Methionine 0.015mg 0.553mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.042mg 0.904mg 0%
Valine 0.05mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.017mg 0.75mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Marshmallow Ham
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
44%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Marshmallow
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow contains less Sodium (difference - 1123mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.754g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham
Ham is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham
Ham 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. Ham - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167871/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.