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Marshmallow vs. Sherbet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Marshmallow and Sherbet

  • Marshmallow has more Copper, however, Sherbet is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Calcium.
  • Marshmallow has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, marshmallows and Sherbet, orange.

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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 Iron +64.3%
Contains more Copper +246.4%
Contains more Selenium +13.3%
Contains more Calcium +1700%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains more Potassium +1820%
Contains less Sodium -42.5%
Contains more Zinc +1100%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%
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 17% 6% 6% 18% 9% 6% 14% 10% 2% 9%
Contains more Iron +64.3%
Contains more Copper +246.4%
Contains more Selenium +13.3%
Contains more Calcium +1700%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains more Potassium +1820%
Contains less Sodium -42.5%
Contains more Zinc +1100%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%

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 B3 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +9600%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4380%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +666.7%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 3% 1% 0% 8% 7% 23% 2% 14% 6% 3% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +9600%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4380%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +666.7%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +63.6%
Contains more Carbs +167.4%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Water +303%
Contains more Other +33.3%
2% 81% 16%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 81.3 g
Water: 16.4 g
Other: 0.3 g
2% 30% 66%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 30.4 g
Water: 66.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +63.6%
Contains more Carbs +167.4%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Water +303%
Contains more Other +33.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +562.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.2%
31% 44% 26%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +562.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marshmallow Sherbet Opinion
Net carbs 81.2g 29.1g Marshmallow
Protein 1.8g 1.1g Marshmallow
Fats 0.2g 2g Sherbet
Carbs 81.3g 30.4g Marshmallow
Calories 318kcal 144kcal Marshmallow
Sugar 57.56g 24.32g Sherbet
Fiber 0.1g 1.3g Sherbet
Calcium 3mg 54mg Sherbet
Iron 0.23mg 0.14mg Marshmallow
Magnesium 2mg 8mg Sherbet
Phosphorus 8mg 40mg Sherbet
Potassium 5mg 96mg Sherbet
Sodium 80mg 46mg Sherbet
Zinc 0.04mg 0.48mg Sherbet
Copper 0.097mg 0.028mg Marshmallow
Manganese 0.008mg 0.011mg Sherbet
Selenium 1.7µg 1.5µg Marshmallow
Vitamin A 0IU 46IU Sherbet
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg Sherbet
Vitamin E 0mg 0.01mg Sherbet
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg Sherbet
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.027mg Sherbet
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.097mg Sherbet
Vitamin B3 0.078mg 0.063mg Marshmallow
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.224mg Sherbet
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.023mg Sherbet
Folate 1µg 4µg Sherbet
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg Sherbet
Threonine 0.035mg Marshmallow
Isoleucine 0.028mg Marshmallow
Leucine 0.066mg Marshmallow
Lysine 0.077mg Marshmallow
Methionine 0.015mg Marshmallow
Phenylalanine 0.042mg Marshmallow
Valine 0.05mg Marshmallow
Histidine 0.017mg Marshmallow
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Marshmallow
Saturated Fat 0.056g 1.16g Marshmallow
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g 0.53g Sherbet
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.08g Sherbet

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marshmallow Sherbet
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
7%
Sherbet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Marshmallow
9%
Sherbet

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sherbet
Sherbet contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sherbet
Sherbet is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Sherbet
Sherbet is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sherbet
Sherbet is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.104g)
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.

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. Sherbet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167577/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.