Marshmallows
Limited nutritional benefit
Marshmallows, also Russian zefir, values as sold.
Light, spongy sweets of sugar and glucose syrup whipped with gelatin, eaten on their own, toasted, or in hot chocolate and desserts; Russian zefir is similar but is made of fruit puree whipped with sugar and egg white and set with pectin or agar. A 30 g portion gives about 95 kcal and 24 g of carbohydrate, including about 17 g of sugar, with almost no fat and under 1 g of protein. They contain virtually no vitamins, minerals or fiber.
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1.8g | 3.2% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0.3% |
| Carbs | 81.3g | 27.1% |
| Simple Sugars | 28.45g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 52.74g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0.4% |
| Water | 16g | 0.7% |
| Calories | 318 | 14.1% |
Glycemic Index
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Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.06 | g | 0.3% |
| Monounsaturated | 0.08 | g | 0.3% |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.05 | g | 0.4% |
| Omega-3 | 0.015 | g | Estimate |
| Omega-6 | 0.035 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0 | g | 0.0% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Selenium | 1.7 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin B1 | 0.001 | mg | 0.1% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.001 | mg | 0.1% |
| vitamin B3 | 0.08 | mg | 0.5% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.003 | mg | 0.2% |
| vitamin B9 | 1 | mcg | 0.3% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 3 | mg | 0.3% |
| iron | 0.23 | mg | 1.3% |
| magnesium | 2 | mg | 0.5% |
| phosphorus | 8 | mg | 1.1% |
| potassium | 5 | mg | 0.2% |
| sodium | 80 | mg | 3.5% |
| zinc | 0.04 | mg | 0.4% |
| copper | 0.097 | mg | 10.8% |
| manganese | 0.008 | mg | 0.3% |
| selenium | 1.7 | mcg | 3.1% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 23 | mg | 3.3% | 60% |
| Isoleucine | 44 | mg | 3.1% | 61% |
| Leucine | 86 | mg | 3.2% | 59% |
| Lysine | 88 | mg | 4.2% | 76% |
| Methionine | 36 | mg | 3.4% | 65% |
| Phenylalanine | 79 | mg | 4.5% | 80% |
| Threonine | 43 | mg | 4.1% | 72% |
| Tryptophan limiting | 4 | mg | 1.4% | 25% |
| Valine | 67 | mg | 3.7% | 70% |
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