Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up
  1. Home
  2. Foods
  3. Sweets
  4. Brown sugar
  5. Compare
  6. Brown sugar vs. Macaroon

Brown sugar vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Summary of differences between Brown sugar and Macaroon

  • Brown sugar has more Calcium, however, Macaroon is higher in Copper, Fiber, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Macaroon covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 100% more than Brown sugar.
  • Brown sugar has 17 times more Calcium than Macaroon. While Brown sugar has 83mg of Calcium, Macaroon has only 5mg.
  • Brown sugar has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sugars, brown and Cookies, coconut macaroon.

Infographic

Brown sugar vs Macaroon infographic
Infographic link

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.
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
4
:
6
Macaroon
Macaroon
Contains more Calcium +1560%
Contains less Sodium -88.4%
Contains more Iron +15.5%
Contains more Magnesium +222.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +1600%
Contains more Zinc +2333.3%
Contains more Copper +472.3%
Contains more Selenium +466.7%
Equal in Potassium - 123
Brown sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Macaroon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Contains more Calcium +1560%
Contains less Sodium -88.4%
Contains more Iron +15.5%
Contains more Magnesium +222.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +1600%
Contains more Zinc +2333.3%
Contains more Copper +472.3%
Contains more Selenium +466.7%
Equal in Potassium - 123

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.
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
1
:
7
Macaroon
Macaroon
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +134.1%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Brown sugar
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% 0% 0% 3% 8% 10% 1% 0% 0%
Macaroon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 5% 14% 5% 0% 23% 3% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +134.1%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
1
:
4
Macaroon
Macaroon
Contains more Carbs +60.2%
Contains more Protein +2416.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +758.2%
Contains more Other +280%
Brown sugar
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Macaroon
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more Carbs +60.2%
Contains more Protein +2416.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +758.2%
Contains more Other +280%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Macaroon Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 56.12g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 3.02g Macaroon
Fats 0g 22.55g Macaroon
Carbs 98.09g 61.22g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 460kcal Macaroon
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g 45.16g Macaroon
Fiber 0g 5.1g Macaroon
Calcium 83mg 5mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.71mg 0.82mg Macaroon
Magnesium 9mg 29mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 4mg 68mg Macaroon
Potassium 133mg 123mg Brown sugar
Sodium 28mg 241mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.03mg 0.73mg Macaroon
Copper 0.047mg 0.269mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.064mg Brown sugar
Selenium 1.2µg 6.8µg Macaroon
Vitamin E 0mg 0.19mg Macaroon
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.02mg Macaroon
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.06mg Macaroon
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 0.22mg Macaroon
Vitamin B5 0.132mg Brown sugar
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.096mg Macaroon
Folate 1µg 3µg Macaroon
Vitamin K 0µg 1.1µg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 0g 20.099g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 1.61g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.81g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Macaroon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

Brown sugar
Brown sugar vs Sugar
Sugar
Brown sugar
Brown sugar vs Honey
Honey
Brown sugar
Brown sugar vs Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute
Macaroon
Macaroon vs Pilaf
Pilaf
Macaroon
Macaroon vs Cloudberry
Cloudberry
Macaroon
Macaroon vs Tortilla
Tortilla

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
2%
Brown sugar
4%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 51.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macaroon
Macaroon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macaroon
Macaroon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 213mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.099g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/nutrients
  2. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.