South African Marshmallow Dessert has a high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and low-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.
The food contains 51.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and high in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. With 2.4 gms of protein, it is low in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
On top of that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.
It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.
It belongs to South African cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Dessert.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 14, for South African Marshmallow Dessert, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 2% | |
Calories from Fat | 48% | |
Calories from Carbs | 50% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 633.1 IU | 12.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Retinol | 162.8 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 10.8 mg | 18% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin D | 10.8 IU | 2.7% | Top 30% | High |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 0 mg | |||
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 8.1 mcg | 2% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 29.7 mg | 3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 0 mg | |||
Magnesium | 6.1 mg | 1.5% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Phosphorus | 31.8 mg | 3.2% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Potassium | 75 mg | 2.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 144.4 mg | 6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 0 mg | |||
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 0.68 mcg | 0.97% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Carbohydrate | 34.5 g | 11.5% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 0.07 g | 0.27% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sugars | 23.9 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 1.6 g | 3.2% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0 mg | |||
Leucine | 0 mg | |||
Lysine | 0 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0 mg | |||
Valine | 0 mg | |||
Arginine | 0 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 0 mg | |||
Glycine | 0 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 14.9 g | 23% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 9.3 g | 46.3% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 0.7 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 403 Calories from Fat 199
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22.1 g 34%
Saturated Fat 13.7 g 68.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 81.5 mg 27.2%
Sodium 213.7 mg 8.9%
Total Carbohydrates 51.1 g 17%
Dietary Fiber 0.1 g0.4%
Sugars 35.4 g
Protein 2.4 g 4.8%
Vitamin A 18.7% Vitamin C 26.7%
Calcium 4.4% Iron
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 488
Protein 5.1 g | Carbs 60.1 g | Fat 25.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 155
Protein 6.6 g | Carbs 18.6 g | Fat 6 g
Per Serving | Calories 286
Protein 7.3 g | Carbs 40.2 g | Fat 10.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 207
Protein 2.9 g | Carbs 29.4 g | Fat 9.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 7
Protein 0.19 g | Carbs 1.29 g | Fat 0.14 g
Per Serving | Calories 127
Protein 0.9 g | Carbs 28.6 g | Fat 1.8 g