Marshmallow vs. Tapioca — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between marshmallow and tapioca
- Marshmallow is higher in copper, yet tapioca is higher in vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B5, and vitamin A.
- Tapioca covers your daily vitamin B2 needs 11% more than marshmallow.
- Marshmallow contains 8 times more copper than tapioca. While marshmallow contains 0.097mg of copper, tapioca contains only 0.012mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in marshmallow is lower.
- The glycemic index of marshmallow is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Candies, marshmallows and Puddings, tapioca, 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +283.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +708.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2560% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +775% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +925% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +17.6% |
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 CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +5440% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
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:
2.88 g
Fats:
1.67 g
Carbs:
19.56 g
Water:
75.01 g
Other:
0.88 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +315.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +60% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +735% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +357.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +193.3% |
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
0.991 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.452 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.061 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +465% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +29.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Carbs | 81.3g | 19.56g | 21% |
| Calories | 318kcal | 105kcal | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 8mg | 82mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.001mg | 0.143mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.25µg | 10% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 105mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.012mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.005mg | 0.277mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.9µg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 47µg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.056g | 0.991g | 4% |
| Potassium | 5mg | 133mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.04mg | 0.35mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.23mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 2mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 1.67g | 2% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 121mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.003mg | 0.033mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.8g | 2.88g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.001mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.08g | 0.452g | 1% |
| Folate | 1µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.7µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 81.2g | 19.56g | N/A |
| Sugar | 57.56g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.078mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Choline | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.061g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.035mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.028mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.066mg | 0.282mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.077mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.042mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.05mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.017mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tapioca is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.56g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tapioca is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tapioca is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tapioca is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marshmallow is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marshmallow contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.935g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marshmallow is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)