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Marshmallow vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between marshmallow and pasta

  • The amount of vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, iron, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3 in pasta is higher than in marshmallow.
  • Pasta covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 17% more than marshmallow.
  • Marshmallow has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of marshmallow is 62, while the glycemic index of pasta is 49.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, marshmallows and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.

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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%
Pasta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.8% 2.1% 43% 31% 15% 27% 0.78% 29% 0%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +380%
Contains more IronIron +395.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +687.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2700%
~equal in Copper ~0.093mg

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%
Pasta
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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% 2% 0% 0% 52% 35% 19% 11% 7.8% 18% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20800%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1171.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3560%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +6300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
Pasta
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5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +226.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +186.1%
Contains more FatsFats +425%
Contains more WaterWater +318%
~equal in Other ~0.31g

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
Pasta
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21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.429 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +55%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +812.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marshmallow Pasta DV% diff.
Carbs 81.3g 24.93g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.209mg 17%
Folate 1µg 64µg 16%
Iron 0.23mg 1.14mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.15mg 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg 11%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.224mg 9%
Calories 318kcal 131kcal 9%
Phosphorus 8mg 63mg 8%
Protein 1.8g 5.15g 7%
Vitamin B3 0.078mg 0.992mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg 6%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.56mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.183mg 4%
Magnesium 2mg 18mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.429g 3%
Sodium 80mg 6mg 3%
Selenium 1.7µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.034mg 2%
Fats 0.2g 1.05g 1%
Potassium 5mg 24mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Net carbs 81.2g 24.93g N/A
Calcium 3mg 6mg 0%
Sugar 57.56g N/A
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Copper 0.097mg 0.093mg 0%
Choline 0.1mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.056g 0.15g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.08g 0.124g 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.065mg 0%
Threonine 0.035mg 0.134mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.028mg 0.197mg 0%
Leucine 0.066mg 0.348mg 0%
Lysine 0.077mg 0.097mg 0%
Methionine 0.015mg 0.079mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.042mg 0.247mg 0%
Valine 0.05mg 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.017mg 0.103mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marshmallow Pasta
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
15%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Marshmallow
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pasta
Pasta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pasta
Pasta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.094g)
Which food is cheaper?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is cheaper (difference - $0.5)

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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.