Marshmallow vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are marshmallow and milk different?
- Marshmallow is richer in copper, while milk is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B5, and vitamin A.
- Milk covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 20% more than marshmallow.
- Marshmallow contains 10 times more copper than milk. Marshmallow contains 0.097mg of copper, while milk contains 0.01mg.
- Marshmallow has a higher glycemic index (62) than milk (31).
Candies, marshmallows and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D types were 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 IronIron | +666.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +870% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +166.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +450% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4066.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2900% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +950% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1087.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +94.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +7120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +17600% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.8 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
81.3 g
Water:
16.4 g
Other:
0.3 g
Protein:
3.37 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
4.99 g
Water:
89.92 g
Other:
0.75 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1529.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +87.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +385% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +448.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +150% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.047 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.633 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.035 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +34.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +246.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Carbs | 81.3g | 4.99g | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.47µg | 20% |
| Calories | 318kcal | 42kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.001mg | 0.185mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 8mg | 95mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 125mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.01mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.005mg | 0.361mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 58µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 48IU | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
| Potassium | 5mg | 150mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.23mg | 0.03mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.003mg | 0.037mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.04mg | 0.42mg | 3% |
| Choline | 0.1mg | 17.7mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.8g | 3.37g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.056g | 0.633g | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.7µg | 3.3µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.001mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 2mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 44mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Folate | 1µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.97g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 81.2g | 4.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 57.56g | 5.2g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.078mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.08g | 0.277g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.035g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.035mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.028mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.066mg | 0.319mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.077mg | 0.282mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.042mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.05mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.017mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.027g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 52.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marshmallow is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.577g)
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.