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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.
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +750%
Contains more Iron +134.8%
Contains more Potassium +200%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Contains more Zinc +275%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 9% 2% 4% 1% 11% 2% 33% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 21% 1% 0% 2% 1% 5% 0% 0% 2%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +750%
Contains more Iron +134.8%
Contains more Potassium +200%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Contains more Zinc +275%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 2% 1% 1% 1% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +322.8%
Contains more Other +650%
Contains more Fats +20%
Contains more Water +390.8%
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 Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +322.8%
Contains more Other +650%
Contains more Fats +20%
Contains more Water +390.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +193.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.8%
31% 44% 26%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
16% 64% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.016 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +193.8%
Contains less Saturated 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
Net carbs 81.2g 19.23g Marshmallow
Protein 1.8g 0g Marshmallow
Fats 0.2g 0.24g Ice pop
Carbs 81.3g 19.23g Marshmallow
Calories 318kcal 79kcal Marshmallow
Fructose 2.72g Ice pop
Sugar 57.56g 13.66g Ice pop
Fiber 0.1g 0g Marshmallow
Calcium 3mg 0mg Marshmallow
Iron 0.23mg 0.54mg Ice pop
Magnesium 2mg 1mg Marshmallow
Phosphorus 8mg 0mg Marshmallow
Potassium 5mg 15mg Ice pop
Sodium 80mg 7mg Ice pop
Zinc 0.04mg 0.15mg Ice pop
Copper 0.097mg 0mg Marshmallow
Manganese 0.008mg 0mg Marshmallow
Selenium 1.7µg 0.2µg Marshmallow
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Ice pop
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
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
Saturated Fat 0.056g 0.013g Ice pop
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g 0.051g Marshmallow
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.016g Marshmallow

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marshmallow Ice pop
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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.