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Pizza vs. Marshmallow — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pizza and Marshmallow

  • Pizza is higher than Marshmallow in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Calcium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Pizza covers your daily Selenium needs 33% more than Marshmallow.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Marshmallow is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust 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 +6166.7%
Contains more Iron +978.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +2600%
Contains more Potassium +3340%
Contains more Zinc +3250%
Contains more Manganese +4400%
Contains more Selenium +1070.6%
Contains less Sodium -86.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.097
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 9% 2% 4% 1% 11% 2% 33% 2% 10%
Contains more Calcium +6166.7%
Contains more Iron +978.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +2600%
Contains more Potassium +3340%
Contains more Zinc +3250%
Contains more Manganese +4400%
Contains more Selenium +1070.6%
Contains less Sodium -86.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.097

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.
Pizza
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4803.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2566.7%
Contains more Folate +9200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4803.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2566.7%
Contains more Folate +9200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +532.8%
Contains more Fats +4745%
Contains more Water +163.2%
Contains more Other +706.7%
Contains more Carbs +143.9%
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 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 +532.8%
Contains more Fats +4745%
Contains more Water +163.2%
Contains more Other +706.7%
Contains more Carbs +143.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3160%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3476.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
31% 44% 26%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3160%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3476.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pizza 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Marshmallow Opinion
Net carbs 31.03g 81.2g Marshmallow
Protein 11.39g 1.8g Pizza
Fats 9.69g 0.2g Pizza
Carbs 33.33g 81.3g Marshmallow
Calories 266kcal 318kcal Marshmallow
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 1g Pizza
Sugar 3.58g 57.56g Pizza
Fiber 2.3g 0.1g Pizza
Calcium 188mg 3mg Pizza
Iron 2.48mg 0.23mg Pizza
Magnesium 24mg 2mg Pizza
Phosphorus 216mg 8mg Pizza
Potassium 172mg 5mg Pizza
Sodium 598mg 80mg Marshmallow
Zinc 1.34mg 0.04mg Pizza
Copper 0.105mg 0.097mg Pizza
Manganese 0.36mg 0.008mg Pizza
Selenium 19.9µg 1.7µg Pizza
Vitamin A 358IU 0IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 0µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg 0mg Pizza
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.001mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.001mg Pizza
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 0.078mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.005mg Marshmallow
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.003mg Pizza
Folate 93µg 1µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0µg Pizza
Vitamin K 6.7µg 0µg Pizza
Threonine 0.41mg 0.035mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0.028mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg 0.066mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg 0.077mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg 0.015mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0.042mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg 0.05mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg 0.017mg Pizza
Cholesterol 17mg 0mg Marshmallow
Trans Fat 0.241g Marshmallow
Saturated Fat 4.465g 0.056g Marshmallow
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 2.608g 0.08g Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 0.047g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pizza 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
35%
Pizza
0%
Marshmallow
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
7%
Marshmallow

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow contains less Sodium (difference - 518mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.409g)

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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.