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Marshmallow vs. Ice pop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Marshmallow and Ice pop different?

  • Marshmallow has more Copper than Ice pop.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Marshmallow is 11% higher.
  • Marshmallow contains 4 times more Sugar than Ice pop. While Marshmallow contains 57.56g of Sugar, Ice pop contains only 13.66g.

Candies, marshmallows and Frozen novelties, ice type, pop 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.
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 0.71% 0% 1.3% 20% 0% 4.1% 0% 0.91% 0% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +750%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +200%
Contains more IronIron +134.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +275%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.3%

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.
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 2.3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.06% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
19% 80%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 19.23 g
Water: 80.49 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +322.8%
Contains more OtherOther +650%
Contains more FatsFats +20%
Contains more WaterWater +390.8%

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
16% 64% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.016 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +56.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +193.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marshmallow Ice pop Opinion
Calories 318kcal 79kcal Marshmallow
Protein 1.8g 0g Marshmallow
Fats 0.2g 0.24g Ice pop
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Ice pop
Net carbs 81.2g 19.23g Marshmallow
Carbs 81.3g 19.23g Marshmallow
Magnesium 2mg 1mg Marshmallow
Calcium 3mg 0mg Marshmallow
Potassium 5mg 15mg Ice pop
Iron 0.23mg 0.54mg Ice pop
Sugar 57.56g 13.66g Ice pop
Fiber 0.1g 0g Marshmallow
Copper 0.097mg 0mg Marshmallow
Zinc 0.04mg 0.15mg Ice pop
Phosphorus 8mg 0mg Marshmallow
Sodium 80mg 7mg Ice pop
Manganese 0.008mg 0mg Marshmallow
Selenium 1.7µg 0.2µg Marshmallow
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0mg Marshmallow
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0mg Marshmallow
Vitamin B3 0.078mg 0mg Marshmallow
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.001mg Marshmallow
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0mg Marshmallow
Folate 1µg 0µg Marshmallow
Choline 0.1mg 0mg Marshmallow
Saturated Fat 0.056g 0.013g Ice pop
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g 0.051g Marshmallow
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.016g Marshmallow
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
Fructose 2.72g Ice pop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Marshmallow Ice pop
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
0%
Ice pop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Marshmallow
3%
Ice pop

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice pop
Ice pop contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice pop
Ice pop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice pop
Ice pop is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Ice pop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168813/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.