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Yogurt vs. Marshmallow — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Yogurt and Marshmallow

  • Yogurt has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Selenium, Calcium, and Vitamin B5, however, Marshmallow has more Copper.
  • Yogurt's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 31% more.
  • Yogurt has 278 times more Vitamin B2 than Marshmallow. Yogurt has 0.278mg of Vitamin B2, while Marshmallow has 0.001mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat 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 +3566.7%
Contains more Magnesium +450%
Contains more Phosphorus +1587.5%
Contains more Potassium +2720%
Contains less Sodium -55%
Contains more Zinc +1200%
Contains more Manganese +12.5%
Contains more Selenium +470.6%
Contains more Iron +228.6%
Contains more Copper +470.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 3% 8% 58% 13% 5% 15% 6% 2% 53%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 9% 2% 4% 1% 11% 2% 33% 2% 10%
Contains more Calcium +3566.7%
Contains more Magnesium +450%
Contains more Phosphorus +1587.5%
Contains more Potassium +2720%
Contains less Sodium -55%
Contains more Zinc +1200%
Contains more Manganese +12.5%
Contains more Selenium +470.6%
Contains more Iron +228.6%
Contains more Copper +470.6%

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.
Yogurt
9
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +6520%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2000%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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% 0% 6% 65% 4% 20% 15% 6% 94% 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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +6520%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2000%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +466.1%
Contains more Fats +95%
Contains more Water +418.9%
Contains more Other +140%
Contains more Carbs +2158.3%
10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 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 +466.1%
Contains more Fats +95%
Contains more Water +418.9%
Contains more Other +140%
Contains more Carbs +2158.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +291.7%
64% 29% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.117 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.012 g
31% 44% 26%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +291.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yogurt Marshmallow Opinion
Net carbs 3.6g 81.2g Marshmallow
Protein 10.19g 1.8g Yogurt
Fats 0.39g 0.2g Yogurt
Carbs 3.6g 81.3g Marshmallow
Calories 59kcal 318kcal Marshmallow
Sugar 3.24g 57.56g Yogurt
Fiber 0g 0.1g Marshmallow
Calcium 110mg 3mg Yogurt
Iron 0.07mg 0.23mg Marshmallow
Magnesium 11mg 2mg Yogurt
Phosphorus 135mg 8mg Yogurt
Potassium 141mg 5mg Yogurt
Sodium 36mg 80mg Yogurt
Zinc 0.52mg 0.04mg Yogurt
Copper 0.017mg 0.097mg Marshmallow
Manganese 0.009mg 0.008mg Yogurt
Selenium 9.7µg 1.7µg Yogurt
Vitamin A 4IU 0IU Yogurt
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Yogurt
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0mg Yogurt
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.001mg Yogurt
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.001mg Yogurt
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 0.078mg Yogurt
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 0.005mg Yogurt
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.003mg Yogurt
Folate 7µg 1µg Yogurt
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0µg Yogurt
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
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Marshmallow
Trans Fat 0.006g Marshmallow
Saturated Fat 0.117g 0.056g Marshmallow
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 0.08g Marshmallow
Polyunsaturated fat 0.012g 0.047g Marshmallow
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g Yogurt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yogurt 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
17%
Yogurt
0%
Marshmallow
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yogurt
7%
Marshmallow

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt
Yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yogurt
Yogurt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yogurt
Yogurt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.061g)
Which food is cheaper?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is cheaper (difference - $0.1)

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. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/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.