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Marshmallow vs. Palm oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Marshmallow and Palm oil

  • Marshmallow has more Copper, while Palm oil has more Vitamin E , Vitamin K, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Palm oil's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 246% higher.
  • The amount of Sugar in Palm oil is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, marshmallows and Oil, palm.

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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 Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +2200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 0% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +2200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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 B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 319% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +49900%
2% 81% 16%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 81.3 g
Water: 16.4 g
Other: 0.3 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +49900%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19687.2%
31% 44% 26%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 49.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19687.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marshmallow Palm oil Opinion
Net carbs 81.2g 0g Marshmallow
Protein 1.8g 0g Marshmallow
Fats 0.2g 100g Palm oil
Carbs 81.3g 0g Marshmallow
Calories 318kcal 884kcal Palm oil
Sugar 57.56g 0g Palm oil
Fiber 0.1g 0g Marshmallow
Calcium 3mg 0mg Marshmallow
Iron 0.23mg 0.01mg Marshmallow
Magnesium 2mg 0mg Marshmallow
Phosphorus 8mg 0mg Marshmallow
Potassium 5mg 0mg Marshmallow
Sodium 80mg 0mg Palm oil
Zinc 0.04mg 0mg Marshmallow
Copper 0.097mg 0mg Marshmallow
Manganese 0.008mg Marshmallow
Selenium 1.7µg 0µg Marshmallow
Vitamin E 0mg 15.94mg Palm oil
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0mg Marshmallow
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0mg Marshmallow
Vitamin B3 0.078mg 0mg Marshmallow
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0mg Marshmallow
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0mg Marshmallow
Folate 1µg 0µg Marshmallow
Vitamin K 0µg 8µg Palm oil
Threonine 0.035mg 0mg Marshmallow
Isoleucine 0.028mg 0mg Marshmallow
Leucine 0.066mg 0mg Marshmallow
Lysine 0.077mg 0mg Marshmallow
Methionine 0.015mg 0mg Marshmallow
Phenylalanine 0.042mg 0mg Marshmallow
Valine 0.05mg 0mg Marshmallow
Histidine 0.017mg 0mg Marshmallow
Saturated Fat 0.056g 49.3g Marshmallow
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g 37g Palm oil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 9.3g Palm oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marshmallow Palm oil
Low Fats diet ok
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
28%
Palm oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Marshmallow
0%
Palm oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Palm oil
Palm oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Palm oil
Palm oil contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Palm oil
Palm oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Palm oil
Palm oil is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 49.244g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow 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. Palm oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171015/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.