Whey vs. Marshmallow — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between whey and marshmallow
- Whey has more vitamin B2, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, and phosphorus; however, marshmallow is richer in copper.
- Whey covers your daily vitamin B2 needs 12% more than marshmallow.
- Whey contains less sugar.
- Marshmallow has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of marshmallow is 62, while the glycemic index of whey is 43.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Whey, sweet, fluid 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1466.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +3120% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +225% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +475% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -32.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +283.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2325% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +700% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +7560% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +933.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +15900% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.85 g
Fats:
0.36 g
Carbs:
5.14 g
Water:
93.12 g
Other:
0.53 g
Protein:
1.8 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
81.3 g
Water:
16.4 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +80% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +467.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +76.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +111.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1481.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.011 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.047 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +25% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +327.3% |
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 Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Carbs | 5.14g | 81.3g | 25% |
| Calories | 27kcal | 318kcal | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.28µg | 0µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.158mg | 0.001mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.004mg | 0.097mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.383mg | 0.005mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 46mg | 8mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 161mg | 5mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 3mg | 4% |
| Choline | 16mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.036mg | 0.001mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.031mg | 0.003mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.06mg | 0.23mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0.85g | 1.8g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 80mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.23g | 0.056g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.36g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.14g | 81.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.14g | 57.56g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 1.9µg | 1.7µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.001mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.074mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Folate | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.1g | 0.08g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.047g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.047mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.078mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.068mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.046mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.016mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
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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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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whey is lower in Sugar (difference - 52.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whey is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marshmallow is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.174g)
Which food is cheaper?
Marshmallow is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.