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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.
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 5.7% 16% 8.5% 5.3% 9.3% 13% 17% 6% 1.4% 8.2%
Contains more IronIron +64.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +246.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1820%
Contains more ZincZinc +1100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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%
Sherbet
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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 7.7% 2.8% 0.2% 0% 6.8% 22% 1.2% 13% 5.3% 16% 0% 3% 4.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +9600%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +4380%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +7600%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
2% 30% 66%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 30.4 g
Water: 66.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +63.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +167.4%
Contains more FatsFats +900%
Contains more WaterWater +303%
Contains more OtherOther +33.3%

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% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.08 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +562.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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
Calories 318kcal 144kcal Marshmallow
Protein 1.8g 1.1g Marshmallow
Fats 0.2g 2g Sherbet
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg Sherbet
Net carbs 81.2g 29.1g Marshmallow
Carbs 81.3g 30.4g Marshmallow
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Marshmallow
Magnesium 2mg 8mg Sherbet
Calcium 3mg 54mg Sherbet
Potassium 5mg 96mg Sherbet
Iron 0.23mg 0.14mg Marshmallow
Sugar 57.56g 24.32g Sherbet
Fiber 0.1g 1.3g Sherbet
Copper 0.097mg 0.028mg Marshmallow
Zinc 0.04mg 0.48mg Sherbet
Phosphorus 8mg 40mg Sherbet
Sodium 80mg 46mg Sherbet
Vitamin A 0IU 46IU Sherbet
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg Sherbet
Vitamin E 0mg 0.01mg Sherbet
Manganese 0.008mg 0.011mg Sherbet
Selenium 1.7µg 1.5µg Marshmallow
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
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg Sherbet
Folate 1µg 4µg Sherbet
Choline 0.1mg 7.7mg Sherbet
Saturated Fat 0.056g 1.16g Marshmallow
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g 0.53g Sherbet
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.08g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marshmallow Sherbet
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
6%
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.