Marshmallow vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are marshmallow and porridge different?
- Marshmallow is higher in copper; however, porridge is richer in iron and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for iron for porridge is 44% higher.
- Marshmallow contains 1919 times more sugar than porridge. While marshmallow contains 57.56g of sugar, porridge contains only 0.03g.
Candies, marshmallows and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt are the varieties 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 CopperCopper | +142.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +220% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1526.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +225% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +87.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +64.7% |
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 CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +5400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1320% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1100% |
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:
1.44 g
Fats:
0.21 g
Carbs:
10.52 g
Water:
87.61 g
Other:
0.22 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +672.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +434.2% |
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Fats
~0.21g
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
0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.114 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +185.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -41.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +142.6% |
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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| Iron | 0.23mg | 3.74mg | 44% |
| Carbs | 81.3g | 10.52g | 24% |
| Calories | 318kcal | 50kcal | 13% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 87mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.04mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.001mg | 0.055mg | 5% |
| Folate | 1µg | 12µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.078mg | 0.52mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 6mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 1.7µg | 2.8µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.001mg | 0.025mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0.5g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 2mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 8mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.04mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.003mg | 0.013mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.005mg | 0.071mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.8g | 1.44g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.21g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 81.2g | 10.02g | N/A |
| Potassium | 5mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 57.56g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Choline | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.056g | 0.033g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.08g | 0.028g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.114g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.035mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.028mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.066mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.077mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.042mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.05mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.017mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
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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4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Porridge is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Porridge is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marshmallow is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)