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Quince vs. Marshmallow — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Quince and Marshmallow

  • Marshmallow has less Vitamin C, Fiber, Iron, and Potassium.
  • Quince's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 17% more.
  • Quince has 39 times more Potassium than Marshmallow. Quince has 197mg of Potassium, while Marshmallow has 5mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Quinces, 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 +266.7%
Contains more Iron +204.3%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +112.5%
Contains more Potassium +3840%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Copper +34%
Contains more Selenium +183.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.04
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 27% 6% 8% 18% 1% 2% 44% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 9% 2% 4% 1% 11% 2% 33% 2% 10%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Iron +204.3%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +112.5%
Contains more Potassium +3840%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Copper +34%
Contains more Selenium +183.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.04

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.
Quince
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1520%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1233.3%
Contains more Folate +200%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 50% 5% 7% 4% 5% 10% 3% 0% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1520%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1233.3%
Contains more Folate +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +411%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Protein +350%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +431.4%
15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 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 Water +411%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Protein +350%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +431.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.047
10% 38% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
31% 44% 26%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.047

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quince Marshmallow Opinion
Net carbs 13.4g 81.2g Marshmallow
Protein 0.4g 1.8g Marshmallow
Fats 0.1g 0.2g Marshmallow
Carbs 15.3g 81.3g Marshmallow
Calories 57kcal 318kcal Marshmallow
Sugar 57.56g Quince
Fiber 1.9g 0.1g Quince
Calcium 11mg 3mg Quince
Iron 0.7mg 0.23mg Quince
Magnesium 8mg 2mg Quince
Phosphorus 17mg 8mg Quince
Potassium 197mg 5mg Quince
Sodium 4mg 80mg Quince
Zinc 0.04mg 0.04mg
Copper 0.13mg 0.097mg Quince
Manganese 0.008mg Marshmallow
Selenium 0.6µg 1.7µg Marshmallow
Vitamin A 40IU 0IU Quince
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Quince
Vitamin C 15mg 0mg Quince
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.001mg Quince
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.001mg Quince
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.078mg Quince
Vitamin B5 0.081mg 0.005mg Quince
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.003mg Quince
Folate 3µg 1µg Quince
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 0.01g 0.056g Quince
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g 0.08g Marshmallow
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.047g Quince

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Quince 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
7%
Quince
0%
Marshmallow
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Quince
7%
Marshmallow

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quince
Quince is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quince
Quince contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quince
Quince is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.046g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quince
Quince is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Quince
Quince is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quince
Quince is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Quince
Quince is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/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.