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Macaroon vs. Carob — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Macaroon and Carob

  • Macaroon has more Copper, however, Carob is richer in Calcium, Zinc, Potassium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Carob covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 45% more than Macaroon.
  • Macaroon contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, coconut macaroon and Candies, carob, unsweetened.

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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.
Macaroon
Macaroon
2
:
8
Carob
Carob
Contains more Copper +47%
Contains more Selenium +30.8%
Contains more Calcium +5960%
Contains more Iron +57.3%
Contains more Magnesium +24.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.3%
Contains more Potassium +414.6%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Zinc +383.6%
Macaroon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Carob
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 91% 49% 26% 54% 56% 14% 97% 61% 19% 29%
Contains more Copper +47%
Contains more Selenium +30.8%
Contains more Calcium +5960%
Contains more Iron +57.3%
Contains more Magnesium +24.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.3%
Contains more Potassium +414.6%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Zinc +383.6%

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.
Macaroon
Macaroon
0
:
11
Carob
Carob
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +726.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +196.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +372.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.4%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%
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%
Carob
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 32% 0% 2% 25% 42% 20% 45% 30% 16% 35% 20%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +726.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +196.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +372.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.4%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Macaroon
Macaroon
2
:
3
Carob
Carob
Contains more Water +646.8%
Contains more Protein +169.9%
Contains more Fats +39.1%
Contains more Other +55.6%
Equal in Carbs - 56.29
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
Carob
8% 31% 56% 3%
Protein: 8.15 g
Fats: 31.36 g
Carbs: 56.29 g
Water: 1.54 g
Other: 2.66 g
Contains more Water +646.8%
Contains more Protein +169.9%
Contains more Fats +39.1%
Contains more Other +55.6%
Equal in Carbs - 56.29

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Macaroon
Macaroon
3
:
0
Carob
Carob
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +174.6%
Macaroon
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Carob
97%
Saturated Fat: 29.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.483 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.295 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +174.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Carob Opinion
Net carbs 56.12g 52.49g Macaroon
Protein 3.02g 8.15g Carob
Fats 22.55g 31.36g Carob
Carbs 61.22g 56.29g Macaroon
Calories 460kcal 540kcal Carob
Sugar 45.16g 34.11g Carob
Fiber 5.1g 3.8g Macaroon
Calcium 5mg 303mg Carob
Iron 0.82mg 1.29mg Carob
Magnesium 29mg 36mg Carob
Phosphorus 68mg 126mg Carob
Potassium 123mg 633mg Carob
Sodium 241mg 107mg Carob
Zinc 0.73mg 3.53mg Carob
Copper 0.269mg 0.183mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.14mg Carob
Selenium 6.8µg 5.2µg Macaroon
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Carob
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Carob
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1.57mg Carob
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Carob
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.1mg Carob
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.178mg Carob
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 1.04mg Carob
Vitamin B5 0.75mg Carob
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.13mg Carob
Folate 3µg 21µg Carob
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.28µg Carob
Vitamin K 1.1µg 7.7µg Carob
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 20.099g 29.018g Macaroon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 0.483g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.295g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Carob
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
4%
Macaroon
22%
Carob
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
49%
Carob

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.919g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carob
Carob is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carob
Carob contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carob
Carob is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carob
Carob is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/nutrients
  2. Carob - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167973/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.