Candies, marshmallows
FDC 167995cup of miniature (50 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 6 · -3 vs Sweets medianMarshmallows score 6 of 100, a Low-band result ranking 45 of 60 sweets, below the category median of 9, without any standout nutrients at the thresholds tracked here, their composition close to pure whipped sugar and gelatin.
They are eaten straight from the bag, melted into rice cereal treats, or toasted over a fire, with a cup of miniatures as a typical portion. They are high in sugars at 57.6 g per 100 g, so treats made with them add up quickly; candies, jellybeans is a same-category option that scores slightly higher.
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 318 kcal | 16% |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.06 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 80 mg | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 81 g | 30% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 58 g | |
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% |
| Potassium | 5 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 3 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.23 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 2 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 159 kcal | 8% |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.03 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 40 mg | 2% |
| Carbohydrate | 41 g | 15% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.05 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 29 g | |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 2% |
| Potassium | 2.5 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 1.5 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.12 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 1 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 167995Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the sweets median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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