Marshmallow vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between marshmallow and steak
- Marshmallow has less vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, and phosphorus than steak.
- Steak covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 92% more than marshmallow.
- Marshmallow has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of marshmallow is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, marshmallows and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.
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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 | +14.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1050% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +5480% |
| Contains more IronIron | +943.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15750% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1937.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1770.6% |
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 Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +7300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +6501.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
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:
24.85 g
Fats:
19.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.59 g
Other:
0.54 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1280.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +9410% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +239% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +80% |
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
8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.896 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11363.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1806.4% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.2µg | 92% |
| Zinc | 0.04mg | 6.34mg | 57% |
| Selenium | 1.7µg | 31.8µg | 55% |
| Protein | 1.8g | 24.85g | 46% |
| Saturated fat | 0.056g | 8.443g | 38% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.003mg | 0.5mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.078mg | 5.149mg | 32% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 19.02g | 29% |
| Carbs | 81.3g | 0g | 27% |
| Iron | 0.23mg | 2.4mg | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 78mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.001mg | 0.301mg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.08g | 9.171g | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 8mg | 163mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 5mg | 279mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.001mg | 0.074mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.896g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 2mg | 23mg | 5% |
| Calories | 318kcal | 271kcal | 2% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 58mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.085mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Folate | 1µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 81.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 57.56g | 0g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.005mg | 0% | |
| Choline | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.035mg | 1.171mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.028mg | 1.157mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.066mg | 2.142mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.077mg | 2.38mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0.672mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.042mg | 0.997mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.05mg | 1.242mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.017mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.013g | N/A |
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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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45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Steak is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marshmallow is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.387g)