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Marshmallow vs. Fruit preserves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between marshmallow and fruit preserves

  • Marshmallow has less vitamin C and vitamin B2 than fruit preserves.
  • The glycemic index of marshmallow is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, marshmallows and Jams and preserves.

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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 2.9% 6% 6.8% 18% 33% 1.6% 8.1% 4.2% 5.2% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +566.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1440%
Contains more IronIron +113%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +137.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.6%
~equal in Copper ~0.1mg

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 29% 0% 2.4% 0% 4% 18% 0.68% 1.2% 4.6% 0% 0% 8.3% 5.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +7500%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +566.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1000%
Contains more CholineCholine +10100%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +386.5%
Contains more FatsFats +185.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.1%
Contains more OtherOther +30.4%
Contains more WaterWater +85.8%

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
21% 79%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +110.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marshmallow Fruit preserves DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 8.8mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.076mg 6%
Carbs 81.3g 68.86g 4%
Fiber 0.1g 1.1g 4%
Folate 1µg 11µg 3%
Iron 0.23mg 0.49mg 3%
Protein 1.8g 0.37g 3%
Calories 318kcal 278kcal 2%
Choline 0.1mg 10.2mg 2%
Calcium 3mg 20mg 2%
Potassium 5mg 77mg 2%
Phosphorus 8mg 19mg 2%
Sodium 80mg 32mg 2%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.04mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.02mg 1%
Selenium 1.7µg 2µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.016mg 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.12mg 1%
Fats 0.2g 0.07g 0%
Net carbs 81.2g 67.76g N/A
Magnesium 2mg 4mg 0%
Sugar 57.56g 48.5g N/A
Copper 0.097mg 0.1mg 0%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.078mg 0.036mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.02mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.056g 0.01g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.08g 0.038g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0g 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0.035mg 0.023mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.028mg 0.017mg 0%
Leucine 0.066mg 0.037mg 0%
Lysine 0.077mg 0.03mg 0%
Methionine 0.015mg 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.042mg 0.021mg 0%
Valine 0.05mg 0.021mg 0%
Histidine 0.017mg 0.014mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Marshmallow Fruit preserves
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
6%
Fruit preserves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Marshmallow
10%
Fruit preserves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.046g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Fruit preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/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.