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Marshmallow vs. Jelly bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Marshmallow and Jelly bean

  • Marshmallow is richer than Jelly bean in Copper.

Food types used in this article are Candies, marshmallows and Candies, jellybeans.

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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 1.4% 0.9% 3.3% 4.9% 9.3% 1.4% 1.7% 6.5% 4.6% 6%
Contains more IronIron +76.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +246.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +54.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +640%
Contains more ZincZinc +25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +337.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~2mg
~equal in Calcium ~3mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 2.5% 0.15% 0.54% 0.92% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +875%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
94% 6%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 93.55 g
Water: 6.3 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +300%
Contains more WaterWater +160.3%
Contains more OtherOther +200%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marshmallow Jelly bean Opinion
Calories 318kcal 375kcal Jelly bean
Protein 1.8g 0g Marshmallow
Fats 0.2g 0.05g Marshmallow
Net carbs 81.2g 93.35g Jelly bean
Carbs 81.3g 93.55g Jelly bean
Magnesium 2mg 2mg
Calcium 3mg 3mg
Potassium 5mg 37mg Jelly bean
Iron 0.23mg 0.13mg Marshmallow
Sugar 57.56g 70g Marshmallow
Fiber 0.1g 0.2g Jelly bean
Copper 0.097mg 0.028mg Marshmallow
Zinc 0.04mg 0.05mg Jelly bean
Phosphorus 8mg 4mg Marshmallow
Sodium 80mg 50mg Jelly bean
Manganese 0.008mg 0.035mg Jelly bean
Selenium 1.7µg 1.1µg Marshmallow
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.004mg Jelly bean
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.011mg Jelly bean
Vitamin B3 0.078mg 0.008mg Marshmallow
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.009mg Jelly bean
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.004mg Jelly bean
Folate 1µg 0µg Marshmallow
Choline 0.1mg 0mg Marshmallow
Saturated Fat 0.056g 0g Jelly bean
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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is better in case of low diet
Marshmallow Jelly bean
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%
Jelly bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Marshmallow
4%
Jelly bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Jelly bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167991/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.