Maple syrup vs. Marshmallow — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are maple syrup and marshmallow different?
- Maple syrup is higher in manganese, vitamin B2, zinc, calcium, potassium, and vitamin B1; however, marshmallow is richer in copper.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for maple syrup is 126% higher.
- Maple syrup contains 1270 times more vitamin B2 than marshmallow. While maple syrup contains 1.27mg of vitamin B2, marshmallow contains only 0.001mg.
- Marshmallow has less sugar.
Syrups, maple and Candies, marshmallows are the varieties 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +950% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +4140% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3575% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +36250% |
| Contains more IronIron | +109.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +438.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +300% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +183.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +6500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +126900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +620% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.04 g
Fats:
0.06 g
Carbs:
67.04 g
Water:
32.39 g
Other:
0.47 g
Protein:
1.8 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
81.3 g
Water:
16.4 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +97.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +56.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +4400% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +233.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.007 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.017 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.047 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +627.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +176.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.908mg | 0.008mg | 126% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.27mg | 0.001mg | 98% |
| Zinc | 1.47mg | 0.04mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 3mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.097mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 212mg | 5mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.001mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 67.04g | 81.3g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 2mg | 5% |
| Protein | 0.04g | 1.8g | 4% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 80mg | 3% |
| Calories | 260kcal | 318kcal | 3% |
| Iron | 0.11mg | 0.23mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1.7µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.52g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.036mg | 0.005mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 2mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.06g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 67.04g | 81.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 60.46g | 57.56g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.081mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Folate | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Choline | 1.6mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.007g | 0.056g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.08g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0.047g | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.017mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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7%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marshmallow is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is cheaper?
Marshmallow is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.049g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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