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Marshmallow vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Marshmallow and White chocolate

  • Marshmallow has less Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E than White chocolate.
  • White chocolate covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 97% more than Marshmallow.
  • Marshmallow has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, marshmallows and Candies, white chocolate.

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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 8.6% 60% 25% 9% 20% 20% 75% 12% 1% 25%
Contains more CopperCopper +61.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6533.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5620%
Contains more ZincZinc +1750%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +164.7%
~equal in Iron ~0.24mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.008mg

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 1.7% 1.8% 19% 0% 16% 65% 14% 36% 13% 70% 23% 5.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +6200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +855.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12060%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
Contains more CholineCholine +29400%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1161.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +226.1%
Contains more FatsFats +15945%
Contains more OtherOther +400%

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
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.013 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +11271.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2055.3%

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 chocolate
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marshmallow White chocolate Opinion
Calories 318kcal 539kcal White chocolate
Protein 1.8g 5.87g White chocolate
Fats 0.2g 32.09g White chocolate
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg White chocolate
Net carbs 81.2g 59.04g Marshmallow
Carbs 81.3g 59.24g Marshmallow
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg Marshmallow
Magnesium 2mg 12mg White chocolate
Calcium 3mg 199mg White chocolate
Potassium 5mg 286mg White chocolate
Iron 0.23mg 0.24mg White chocolate
Sugar 57.56g 59g Marshmallow
Fiber 0.1g 0.2g White chocolate
Copper 0.097mg 0.06mg Marshmallow
Zinc 0.04mg 0.74mg White chocolate
Phosphorus 8mg 176mg White chocolate
Sodium 80mg 90mg Marshmallow
Vitamin A 0IU 30IU White chocolate
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg White chocolate
Vitamin E 0mg 0.96mg White chocolate
Manganese 0.008mg 0.008mg
Selenium 1.7µg 4.5µg White chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.063mg White chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.282mg White chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.078mg 0.745mg White chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.608mg White chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.056mg White chocolate
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg White chocolate
Vitamin K 0µg 9.1µg White chocolate
Folate 1µg 7µg White chocolate
Choline 0.1mg 29.5mg White chocolate
Saturated Fat 0.056g 19.412g Marshmallow
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g 9.097g White chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 1.013g White chocolate
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marshmallow White chocolate
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
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Marshmallow
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.356g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.5)

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 chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.