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Marshmallow vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are marshmallow and maple syrup different?

  • Marshmallow is higher in copper; however, maple syrup is richer in manganese, vitamin B2, zinc, calcium, potassium, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for maple syrup is 126% higher.
  • Marshmallow contains 5 times more copper than maple syrup. While marshmallow contains 0.097mg of copper, maple syrup contains only 0.018mg.
  • Marshmallow has less sugar.

Candies, marshmallows and Syrups, maple 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.
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 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
Contains more IronIron +109.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +438.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +183.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +950%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4140%
Contains more ZincZinc +3575%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36250%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +6500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +126900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +620%
Contains more CholineCholine +1500%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.081mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +4400%
Contains more FatsFats +233.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.3%
Contains more WaterWater +97.5%
Contains more OtherOther +56.7%

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
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +627.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +176.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marshmallow Maple syrup DV% diff.
Manganese 0.008mg 2.908mg 126%
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 1.27mg 98%
Zinc 0.04mg 1.47mg 13%
Calcium 3mg 102mg 10%
Copper 0.097mg 0.018mg 9%
Potassium 5mg 212mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.066mg 5%
Carbs 81.3g 67.04g 5%
Magnesium 2mg 21mg 5%
Protein 1.8g 0.04g 4%
Sodium 80mg 12mg 3%
Calories 318kcal 260kcal 3%
Iron 0.23mg 0.11mg 2%
Selenium 1.7µg 0.6µg 2%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.036mg 1%
Phosphorus 8mg 2mg 1%
Fats 0.2g 0.06g 0%
Net carbs 81.2g 67.04g N/A
Sugar 57.56g 60.46g N/A
Fiber 0.1g 0g 0%
Vitamin B3 0.078mg 0.081mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.002mg 0%
Folate 1µg 0µg 0%
Choline 0.1mg 1.6mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.056g 0.007g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.08g 0.011g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.017g 0%
Threonine 0.035mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.028mg 0%
Leucine 0.066mg 0%
Lysine 0.077mg 0%
Methionine 0.015mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.042mg 0%
Valine 0.05mg 0%
Histidine 0.017mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Marshmallow Maple syrup
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
24%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Marshmallow
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is cheaper?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.049g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.