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Pomegranate vs. Marshmallow — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pomegranate and Marshmallow

  • Marshmallow has less Fiber, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
  • Pomegranate's daily need coverage for Fiber is 16% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pomegranates, raw 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 +30.4%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +350%
Contains more Potassium +4620%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Zinc +775%
Contains more Copper +62.9%
Contains more Manganese +1387.5%
Contains more Selenium +240%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 12% 9% 16% 21% 1% 10% 53% 16% 3%
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 +30.4%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +350%
Contains more Potassium +4620%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Zinc +775%
Contains more Copper +62.9%
Contains more Manganese +1387.5%
Contains more Selenium +240%

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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +275.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7440%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2400%
Contains more Folate +3700%
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% 12% 0% 34% 17% 13% 6% 23% 18% 29% 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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +275.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7440%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2400%
Contains more Folate +3700%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +485%
Contains more Water +375.2%
Contains more Other +76.7%
Contains more Carbs +334.8%
Equal in Protein - 1.8
2% 19% 78%
Protein: 1.67 g
Fats: 1.17 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 77.93 g
Other: 0.53 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 Fats +485%
Contains more Water +375.2%
Contains more Other +76.7%
Contains more Carbs +334.8%
Equal in Protein - 1.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.3%
41% 32% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.12 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
31% 44% 26%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pomegranate Marshmallow Opinion
Net carbs 14.7g 81.2g Marshmallow
Protein 1.67g 1.8g Marshmallow
Fats 1.17g 0.2g Pomegranate
Carbs 18.7g 81.3g Marshmallow
Calories 83kcal 318kcal Marshmallow
Sugar 13.67g 57.56g Pomegranate
Fiber 4g 0.1g Pomegranate
Calcium 10mg 3mg Pomegranate
Iron 0.3mg 0.23mg Pomegranate
Magnesium 12mg 2mg Pomegranate
Phosphorus 36mg 8mg Pomegranate
Potassium 236mg 5mg Pomegranate
Sodium 3mg 80mg Pomegranate
Zinc 0.35mg 0.04mg Pomegranate
Copper 0.158mg 0.097mg Pomegranate
Manganese 0.119mg 0.008mg Pomegranate
Selenium 0.5µg 1.7µg Marshmallow
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0mg Pomegranate
Vitamin C 10.2mg 0mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.001mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B2 0.053mg 0.001mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B3 0.293mg 0.078mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.005mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.003mg Pomegranate
Folate 38µg 1µg Pomegranate
Vitamin K 16.4µg 0µg Pomegranate
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
Saturated Fat 0.12g 0.056g Marshmallow
Monounsaturated Fat 0.093g 0.08g Pomegranate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.047g Pomegranate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pomegranate 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
16%
Pomegranate
0%
Marshmallow
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Pomegranate
7%
Marshmallow

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.064g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
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. Pomegranate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169134/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.