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Marshmallow vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Marshmallow and Maple sugar?

  • Marshmallow has less Manganese, Zinc, Iron, Calcium, and Potassium than Maple sugar.
  • Maple sugar's daily need coverage for Manganese is 192% higher.

We used Candies, marshmallows and Sugars, maple types in this comparison.

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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 Phosphorus +166.7%
Contains more Selenium +112.5%
Contains more Calcium +2900%
Contains more Iron +600%
Contains more Magnesium +850%
Contains more Potassium +5380%
Contains less Sodium -86.3%
Contains more Zinc +15050%
Contains more Manganese +55175%
Equal in Copper - 0.099
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 27% 61% 14% 2% 25% 2% 166% 33% 577% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.7%
Contains more Selenium +112.5%
Contains more Calcium +2900%
Contains more Iron +600%
Contains more Magnesium +850%
Contains more Potassium +5380%
Contains less Sodium -86.3%
Contains more Zinc +15050%
Contains more Manganese +55175%
Equal in Copper - 0.099

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 B3 +95%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +860%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.003
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% 0% 3% 3% 1% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +860%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.003

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1700%
Contains more Water +105%
Contains more Carbs +11.8%
Contains more Other +166.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
2% 81% 16%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 81.3 g
Water: 16.4 g
Other: 0.3 g
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +1700%
Contains more Water +105%
Contains more Carbs +11.8%
Contains more Other +166.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +112.8%
31% 44% 26%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +112.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marshmallow Maple sugar Opinion
Net carbs 81.2g 90.9g Maple sugar
Protein 1.8g 0.1g Marshmallow
Fats 0.2g 0.2g
Carbs 81.3g 90.9g Maple sugar
Calories 318kcal 354kcal Maple sugar
Sugar 57.56g 84.87g Marshmallow
Fiber 0.1g 0g Marshmallow
Calcium 3mg 90mg Maple sugar
Iron 0.23mg 1.61mg Maple sugar
Magnesium 2mg 19mg Maple sugar
Phosphorus 8mg 3mg Marshmallow
Potassium 5mg 274mg Maple sugar
Sodium 80mg 11mg Maple sugar
Zinc 0.04mg 6.06mg Maple sugar
Copper 0.097mg 0.099mg Maple sugar
Manganese 0.008mg 4.422mg Maple sugar
Selenium 1.7µg 0.8µg Marshmallow
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.009mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.013mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B3 0.078mg 0.04mg Marshmallow
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.048mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.003mg
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 0.036g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g 0.064g Marshmallow
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.1g Maple sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marshmallow Maple sugar
Low Fats diet Equal
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
1%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Marshmallow
91%
Maple sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.31g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is relatively richer in minerals
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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.