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Marshmallow vs. Italian ice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Marshmallow and Italian ice?

  • Marshmallow is richer than Italian ice in Copper.

We used Candies, marshmallows and Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared types 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% 0.3% 0.53% 3.4% 3.3% 0.82% 0% 0.52% 2.6% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more IronIron +155.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +870%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +150%

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 1.7% 10% 0% 0% 1.3% 2.3% 13% 0.3% 0.46% 0% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +816.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.005mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +5900%
Contains more FatsFats +900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +502.2%
Contains more OtherOther +500%
Contains more WaterWater +426.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Marshmallow Italian ice
Rich in minerals 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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marshmallow Italian ice Opinion
Calories 318kcal 53kcal Marshmallow
Protein 1.8g 0.03g Marshmallow
Fats 0.2g 0.02g Marshmallow
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Italian ice
Net carbs 81.2g 13.5g Marshmallow
Carbs 81.3g 13.5g Marshmallow
Magnesium 2mg 0mg Marshmallow
Calcium 3mg 1mg Marshmallow
Potassium 5mg 6mg Italian ice
Iron 0.23mg 0.09mg Marshmallow
Sugar 57.56g Italian ice
Fiber 0.1g 0g Marshmallow
Copper 0.097mg 0.01mg Marshmallow
Zinc 0.04mg 0.03mg Marshmallow
Phosphorus 8mg 0mg Marshmallow
Sodium 80mg 4mg Italian ice
Vitamin A 0IU 167IU Italian ice
Manganese 0.008mg 0.02mg Italian ice
Selenium 1.7µg 0.1µg Marshmallow
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.005mg Italian ice
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.01mg Italian ice
Vitamin B3 0.078mg 0.715mg Italian ice
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.005mg
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.002mg Marshmallow
Folate 1µg 5µg Italian ice
Choline 0.1mg Marshmallow
Saturated Fat 0.056g 0g Italian ice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g 0g Marshmallow
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Marshmallow Italian ice
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
3%
Italian ice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Marshmallow
1%
Italian ice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian ice
Italian ice 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.

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. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/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.