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Marshmallow vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between marshmallow and turkey meat

  • Marshmallow has less vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and choline.
  • Turkey meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 59% more.
  • Marshmallow has a higher glycemic index than turkey meat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, marshmallows and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +366.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +4680%
Contains more IronIron +373.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +6100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2687.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +75%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1652.9%
~equal in Copper ~0.093mg

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% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28000%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12173.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18860%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more CholineCholine +87300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +135400%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1486.1%
Contains more FatsFats +3595%
Contains more WaterWater +287.3%
Contains more OtherOther +60%

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
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3208.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4408.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marshmallow Turkey meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.078mg 9.573mg 59%
Protein 1.8g 28.55g 54%
Selenium 1.7µg 29.8µg 51%
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.616mg 47%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.02µg 43%
Cholesterol 0mg 109mg 36%
Phosphorus 8mg 223mg 31%
Carbs 81.3g 0.06g 27%
Zinc 0.04mg 2.48mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.281mg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.948mg 19%
Choline 0.1mg 87.4mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 2.119g 14%
Iron 0.23mg 1.09mg 11%
Fats 0.2g 7.39g 11%
Saturated fat 0.056g 2.155g 10%
Magnesium 2mg 30mg 7%
Potassium 5mg 239mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.08g 2.647g 6%
Calories 318kcal 189kcal 6%
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.045mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Folate 1µg 9µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Sodium 80mg 103mg 1%
Calcium 3mg 14mg 1%
Net carbs 81.2g 0.06g N/A
Sugar 57.56g 0g N/A
Fiber 0.1g 0g 0%
Copper 0.097mg 0.093mg 0%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.07mg 0%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.014mg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0mg 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 0.035mg 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.028mg 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 0.066mg 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 0.077mg 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.015mg 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.042mg 0.903mg 0%
Valine 0.05mg 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.017mg 0.749mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marshmallow Turkey meat
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Marshmallow
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.099g)

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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.