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Pastry vs. Marshmallow — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pastry and Marshmallow

  • Marshmallow has less Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin K, and Phosphorus than Pastry.
  • Pastry covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 48% more than Marshmallow.
  • Marshmallow has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake and Candies, marshmallows.

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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 Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +1013%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +650%
Contains more Potassium +1120%
Contains more Zinc +1225%
Contains more Copper +17.5%
Contains more Manganese +6000%
Contains more Selenium +1323.5%
Contains less Sodium -67.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 9% 2% 4% 1% 11% 2% 33% 2% 10%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +1013%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +650%
Contains more Potassium +1120%
Contains more Zinc +1225%
Contains more Copper +17.5%
Contains more Manganese +6000%
Contains more Selenium +1323.5%
Contains less Sodium -67.9%

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.
Pastry
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5243.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +600%
Contains more Folate +7700%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5243.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +600%
Contains more Folate +7700%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +305.6%
Contains more Fats +18950%
Contains more Other +233.3%
Contains more Carbs +80.3%
Contains more Water +92.9%
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
2% 81% 16%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 81.3 g
Water: 16.4 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +305.6%
Contains more Fats +18950%
Contains more Other +233.3%
Contains more Carbs +80.3%
Contains more Water +92.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26896.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10312.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
31% 44% 26%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26896.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10312.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastry Marshmallow Opinion
Net carbs 43.6g 81.2g Marshmallow
Protein 7.3g 1.8g Pastry
Fats 38.1g 0.2g Pastry
Carbs 45.1g 81.3g Marshmallow
Calories 551kcal 318kcal Pastry
Sugar 0.74g 57.56g Pastry
Fiber 1.5g 0.1g Pastry
Calcium 10mg 3mg Pastry
Iron 2.56mg 0.23mg Pastry
Magnesium 16mg 2mg Pastry
Phosphorus 60mg 8mg Pastry
Potassium 61mg 5mg Pastry
Sodium 249mg 80mg Marshmallow
Zinc 0.53mg 0.04mg Pastry
Copper 0.114mg 0.097mg Pastry
Manganese 0.488mg 0.008mg Pastry
Selenium 24.2µg 1.7µg Pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Pastry
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0mg Pastry
Vitamin B1 0.398mg 0.001mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.001mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 4.168mg 0.078mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.005mg Marshmallow
Vitamin B6 0.021mg 0.003mg Pastry
Folate 78µg 1µg Pastry
Vitamin K 16.1µg 0µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0mg Pastry
Threonine 0.196mg 0.035mg Pastry
Isoleucine 0.272mg 0.028mg Pastry
Leucine 0.508mg 0.066mg Pastry
Lysine 0.142mg 0.077mg Pastry
Methionine 0.129mg 0.015mg Pastry
Phenylalanine 0.362mg 0.042mg Pastry
Valine 0.308mg 0.05mg Pastry
Histidine 0.156mg 0.017mg Pastry
Saturated Fat 9.643g 0.056g Marshmallow
Monounsaturated Fat 21.597g 0.08g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 4.894g 0.047g Pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pastry Marshmallow
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
30%
Pastry
0%
Marshmallow
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pastry
7%
Marshmallow

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pastry
Pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pastry
Pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow contains less Sodium (difference - 169mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.587g)
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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/nutrients
  2. Marshmallow - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167995/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.