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Macaroon vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Macaroon and Custard different?

  • Macaroon is higher in Copper, and Fiber, however, Custard is richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin D.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Macaroon is 90% higher.
  • Custard has less Saturated Fat.

Cookies, coconut macaroon and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Contains more Iron +141.2%
Contains more Magnesium +81.3%
Contains more Zinc +43.1%
Contains more Copper +796.7%
Contains more Selenium +13.3%
Contains more Calcium +2680%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.2%
Contains more Potassium +68.3%
Contains less Sodium -65.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 13% 12% 56% 19% 11% 14% 10% 1% 33%
Contains more Iron +141.2%
Contains more Magnesium +81.3%
Contains more Zinc +43.1%
Contains more Copper +796.7%
Contains more Selenium +13.3%
Contains more Calcium +2680%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.2%
Contains more Potassium +68.3%
Contains less Sodium -65.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +450%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +205%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +266.7%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 2% 36% 1% 16% 51% 3% 42% 15% 7% 65% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +450%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +205%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +266.7%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +463.8%
Contains more Carbs +247.8%
Contains more Other +78.1%
Contains more Protein +32.1%
Contains more Water +538.7%
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
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Fats +463.8%
Contains more Carbs +247.8%
Contains more Other +78.1%
Contains more Protein +32.1%
Contains more Water +538.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +159.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.9%
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
59% 32% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.312 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +159.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Custard Opinion
Net carbs 56.12g 17.6g Macaroon
Protein 3.02g 3.99g Custard
Fats 22.55g 4g Macaroon
Carbs 61.22g 17.6g Macaroon
Calories 460kcal 122kcal Macaroon
Sugar 45.16g 4.82g Custard
Fiber 5.1g 0g Macaroon
Calcium 5mg 139mg Custard
Iron 0.82mg 0.34mg Macaroon
Magnesium 29mg 16mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 68mg 130mg Custard
Potassium 123mg 207mg Custard
Sodium 241mg 84mg Custard
Zinc 0.73mg 0.51mg Macaroon
Copper 0.269mg 0.03mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.007mg Custard
Selenium 6.8µg 6µg Macaroon
Vitamin A 0IU 182IU Custard
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 52µg Custard
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.06mg Macaroon
Vitamin D 0IU 47IU Custard
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Custard
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Custard
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.061mg Custard
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.22mg Custard
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.132mg Macaroon
Vitamin B5 0.699mg Custard
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.064mg Macaroon
Folate 3µg 9µg Custard
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.52µg Custard
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0.2µg Macaroon
Tryptophan 0.082mg Custard
Threonine 0.192mg Custard
Isoleucine 0.207mg Custard
Leucine 0.337mg Custard
Lysine 0.214mg Custard
Methionine 0.091mg Custard
Phenylalanine 0.173mg Custard
Valine 0.233mg Custard
Histidine 0.092mg Custard
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 20.099g 2.032g Custard
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Custard
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 1.127g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.312g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Macaroon Custard
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
20%
Custard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
21%
Custard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard
Custard is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 157mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Custard
Custard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.067g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Custard
Custard is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.