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Marshmallow vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between marshmallow and waffle

  • Marshmallow has less selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, iron, calcium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3 than waffle.
  • Waffle covers your daily need for selenium, 81% more than marshmallow.
  • The glycemic index of waffle is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, marshmallows and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe.

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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%
Waffle
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 77% 14% 87% 21% 19% 81% 67% 35% 252%
Contains more CopperCopper +56.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +850%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3080%
Contains more IronIron +904.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2275%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3212.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2617.6%

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.
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%
Waffle
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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 1.3% 22% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34600%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2557.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +9600%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +4500%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
Waffle
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8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +147.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +338.9%
Contains more FatsFats +6950%
Contains more WaterWater +156.1%
Contains more OtherOther +933.3%

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
Waffle
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22% 27% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4301.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14336.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Marshmallow Waffle
Lower in Sugar 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
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marshmallow Waffle DV% diff.
Selenium 1.7µg 46.2µg 81%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 6.785g 45%
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.347mg 27%
Phosphorus 8mg 190mg 26%
Iron 0.23mg 2.31mg 26%
Calcium 3mg 255mg 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.263mg 22%
Fats 0.2g 14.1g 21%
Sodium 80mg 511mg 19%
Carbs 81.3g 32.9g 16%
Saturated fat 0.056g 2.866g 13%
Vitamin B3 0.078mg 2.073mg 12%
Protein 1.8g 7.9g 12%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.265mg 11%
Folate 1µg 46µg 11%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.485mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.08g 3.521g 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 65µg 7%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.68mg 6%
Potassium 5mg 159mg 5%
Copper 0.097mg 0.062mg 4%
Magnesium 2mg 19mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.056mg 4%
Calories 318kcal 291kcal 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 81.2g 32.9g N/A
Sugar 57.56g N/A
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Choline 0.1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.035mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.028mg 0.362mg 0%
Leucine 0.066mg 0.63mg 0%
Lysine 0.077mg 0.384mg 0%
Methionine 0.015mg 0.179mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.042mg 0.395mg 0%
Valine 0.05mg 0.409mg 0%
Histidine 0.017mg 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Marshmallow Waffle
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%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Marshmallow
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.56g)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow contains less Sodium (difference - 431mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)

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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.