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Marshmallow vs. White Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Marshmallow and White Bread

  • White Bread is higher than Marshmallow in Vitamin B1, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • White Bread covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 44% more than Marshmallow.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, marshmallows and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs).

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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 less Sodium -83.7%
Contains more Calcium +4700%
Contains more Iron +1469.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1050%
Contains more Phosphorus +1125%
Contains more Potassium +2420%
Contains more Zinc +1750%
Contains more Manganese +6600%
Contains more Selenium +1194.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.101
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 9% 2% 4% 1% 11% 2% 33% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 136% 17% 43% 12% 64% 21% 34% 70% 120%
Contains less Sodium -83.7%
Contains more Calcium +4700%
Contains more Iron +1469.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1050%
Contains more Phosphorus +1125%
Contains more Potassium +2420%
Contains more Zinc +1750%
Contains more Manganese +6600%
Contains more Selenium +1194.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.101

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6028.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10620%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2800%
Contains more Folate +11000%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 2% 1% 1% 1% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 134% 57% 90% 33% 21% 84% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6028.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10620%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2800%
Contains more Folate +11000%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +64.5%
Contains more Protein +391.7%
Contains more Fats +1565%
Contains more Water +122.1%
Contains more Other +560%
2% 81% 16%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 81.3 g
Water: 16.4 g
Other: 0.3 g
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more Carbs +64.5%
Contains more Protein +391.7%
Contains more Fats +1565%
Contains more Water +122.1%
Contains more Other +560%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +648.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3308.5%
31% 44% 26%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
24% 21% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +648.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3308.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marshmallow White Bread Opinion
Net carbs 81.2g 46.72g Marshmallow
Protein 1.8g 8.85g White Bread
Fats 0.2g 3.33g White Bread
Carbs 81.3g 49.42g Marshmallow
Calories 318kcal 266kcal Marshmallow
Starch 37.17g White Bread
Fructose 2.43g White Bread
Sugar 57.56g 5.67g White Bread
Fiber 0.1g 2.7g White Bread
Calcium 3mg 144mg White Bread
Iron 0.23mg 3.61mg White Bread
Magnesium 2mg 23mg White Bread
Phosphorus 8mg 98mg White Bread
Potassium 5mg 126mg White Bread
Sodium 80mg 490mg Marshmallow
Zinc 0.04mg 0.74mg White Bread
Copper 0.097mg 0.101mg White Bread
Manganese 0.008mg 0.536mg White Bread
Selenium 1.7µg 22µg White Bread
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU White Bread
Vitamin E 0mg 0.22mg White Bread
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.533mg White Bread
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.243mg White Bread
Vitamin B3 0.078mg 4.78mg White Bread
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.536mg White Bread
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.087mg White Bread
Folate 1µg 111µg White Bread
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg White Bread
Threonine 0.035mg Marshmallow
Isoleucine 0.028mg Marshmallow
Leucine 0.066mg Marshmallow
Lysine 0.077mg Marshmallow
Methionine 0.015mg Marshmallow
Phenylalanine 0.042mg Marshmallow
Valine 0.05mg Marshmallow
Histidine 0.017mg Marshmallow
Trans Fat 0.027g Marshmallow
Saturated Fat 0.056g 0.698g Marshmallow
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g White Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g 0.599g White Bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 1.602g White Bread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g White Bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g White Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marshmallow White Bread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
White Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Marshmallow
56%
White Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 51.89g)
Which food is cheaper?
White Bread
White Bread is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White Bread
White Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White Bread
White Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow contains less Sodium (difference - 410mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.642g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. White Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.