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Potato vs. Marshmallow — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato and Marshmallow different?

  • Potato is higher than Marshmallow in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Potassium, Manganese, Fiber, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Potato covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 23% more than Marshmallow.

Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw and Candies, marshmallows types were used in this article.

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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 +300%
Contains more Iron +252.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1050%
Contains more Phosphorus +612.5%
Contains more Potassium +8400%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Zinc +650%
Contains more Copper +13.4%
Contains more Manganese +2400%
Contains more Selenium +325%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 9% 2% 4% 1% 11% 2% 33% 2% 10%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +252.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1050%
Contains more Phosphorus +612.5%
Contains more Potassium +8400%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Zinc +650%
Contains more Copper +13.4%
Contains more Manganese +2400%
Contains more Selenium +325%

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.
Potato
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +8000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1260.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5800%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +9833.3%
Contains more Folate +1400%
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 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
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 +8000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1260.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5800%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +9833.3%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +13.9%
Contains more Water +383.2%
Contains more Other +273.3%
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Carbs +364.8%
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 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 +13.9%
Contains more Water +383.2%
Contains more Other +273.3%
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Carbs +364.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.9%
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
31% 44% 26%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Marshmallow Opinion
Net carbs 15.39g 81.2g Marshmallow
Protein 2.05g 1.8g Potato
Fats 0.09g 0.2g Marshmallow
Carbs 17.49g 81.3g Marshmallow
Calories 77kcal 318kcal Marshmallow
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.26g Potato
Sugar 0.82g 57.56g Potato
Fiber 2.1g 0.1g Potato
Calcium 12mg 3mg Potato
Iron 0.81mg 0.23mg Potato
Magnesium 23mg 2mg Potato
Phosphorus 57mg 8mg Potato
Potassium 425mg 5mg Potato
Sodium 6mg 80mg Potato
Zinc 0.3mg 0.04mg Potato
Copper 0.11mg 0.097mg Potato
Manganese 0.2mg 0.008mg Potato
Selenium 0.4µg 1.7µg Marshmallow
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Potato
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0mg Potato
Vitamin C 19.7mg 0mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.001mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.001mg Potato
Vitamin B3 1.061mg 0.078mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.005mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.003mg Potato
Folate 15µg 1µg Potato
Vitamin K 2µg 0µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0mg Potato
Threonine 0.067mg 0.035mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.066mg 0.028mg Potato
Leucine 0.098mg 0.066mg Potato
Lysine 0.107mg 0.077mg Potato
Methionine 0.032mg 0.015mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0.042mg Potato
Valine 0.103mg 0.05mg Potato
Histidine 0.035mg 0.017mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.025g 0.056g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.08g Marshmallow
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0.047g Marshmallow

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato Marshmallow
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Potato
0%
Marshmallow
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Potato
7%
Marshmallow

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.031g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.