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Marshmallow vs. Rice pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Marshmallow and Rice pudding

  • Marshmallow is richer in Copper, yet Rice pudding is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin D, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Rice pudding is 11% higher.
  • Marshmallow contains 5 times more Copper than Rice pudding. Marshmallow contains 0.097mg of Copper, while Rice pudding contains 0.018mg.
  • Marshmallow contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, marshmallows and Puddings, rice, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 32% 11% 14% 6% 10% 37% 14% 7.4% 10%
Contains more CopperCopper +438.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +550%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2500%
Contains more IronIron +60.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +850%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +987.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +612.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.8%

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%
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 2.3% 10% 0% 24% 19% 33% 8.3% 17% 8.1% 30% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +7400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14000%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +467.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +5660%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~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
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.29 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 20.81 g
Water: 73.43 g
Other: 0.84 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +290.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +82.8%
Contains more FatsFats +715%
Contains more WaterWater +347.7%
Contains more OtherOther +180%

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
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.967 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.441 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.06 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +451.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marshmallow Rice pudding Opinion
Calories 318kcal 111kcal Marshmallow
Protein 1.8g 3.29g Rice pudding
Fats 0.2g 1.63g Rice pudding
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Rice pudding
Net carbs 81.2g 20.71g Marshmallow
Carbs 81.3g 20.81g Marshmallow
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg Marshmallow
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU Rice pudding
Magnesium 2mg 13mg Rice pudding
Calcium 3mg 105mg Rice pudding
Potassium 5mg 130mg Rice pudding
Iron 0.23mg 0.37mg Rice pudding
Sugar 57.56g Rice pudding
Fiber 0.1g 0.1g
Copper 0.097mg 0.018mg Marshmallow
Zinc 0.04mg 0.38mg Rice pudding
Phosphorus 8mg 87mg Rice pudding
Sodium 80mg 109mg Marshmallow
Vitamin A 0IU 172IU Rice pudding
Vitamin A 0µg 46µg Rice pudding
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Rice pudding
Manganese 0.008mg 0.057mg Rice pudding
Selenium 1.7µg 1.9µg Rice pudding
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.075mg Rice pudding
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.141mg Rice pudding
Vitamin B3 0.078mg 0.443mg Rice pudding
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.288mg Rice pudding
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.035mg Rice pudding
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.24µg Rice pudding
Folate 1µg 4µg Rice pudding
Choline 0.1mg Marshmallow
Saturated Fat 0.056g 0.967g Marshmallow
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g 0.441g Rice pudding
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.06g Rice pudding
Tryptophan 0mg 0.039mg Rice pudding
Threonine 0.035mg 0.126mg Rice pudding
Isoleucine 0.028mg 0.169mg Rice pudding
Leucine 0.066mg 0.273mg Rice pudding
Lysine 0.077mg 0.221mg Rice pudding
Methionine 0.015mg 0.07mg Rice pudding
Phenylalanine 0.042mg 0.135mg Rice pudding
Valine 0.05mg 0.187mg Rice pudding
Histidine 0.017mg 0.075mg Rice pudding

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marshmallow Rice pudding
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
12%
Rice pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Marshmallow
15%
Rice pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.911g)

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. Rice pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169611/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.