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Macaroon vs. Fondant icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Macaroon and Fondant icing different?

  • Fondant icing contains less Copper, Fiber, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Zinc than Macaroon.
  • Macaroon covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 100% more than Fondant icing.
  • Fondant icing contains less Saturated Fat.

Cookies, coconut macaroon and Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe types were 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 Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +8100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2975%
Contains more Zinc +1725%
Contains more Copper +8866.7%
Contains more Selenium +1033.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
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 1% 1% 0% 0% 1% 2% 2% 1% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +8100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2975%
Contains more Zinc +1725%
Contains more Copper +8866.7%
Contains more Selenium +1033.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +112650%
Contains more Water +70.6%
Contains more Other +2750%
Contains more Carbs +52.2%
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
93% 7%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 93.18 g
Water: 6.74 g
Other: 0.06 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +112650%
Contains more Water +70.6%
Contains more Other +2750%
Contains more Carbs +52.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Macaroon Fondant icing
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 Macaroon Fondant icing Opinion
Net carbs 56.12g 93.18g Fondant icing
Protein 3.02g 0g Macaroon
Fats 22.55g 0.02g Macaroon
Carbs 61.22g 93.18g Fondant icing
Calories 460kcal 373kcal Macaroon
Sugar 45.16g 88.9g Macaroon
Fiber 5.1g 0g Macaroon
Calcium 5mg 3mg Macaroon
Iron 0.82mg 0.01mg Macaroon
Magnesium 29mg 0mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 68mg 0mg Macaroon
Potassium 123mg 4mg Macaroon
Sodium 241mg 11mg Fondant icing
Zinc 0.73mg 0.04mg Macaroon
Copper 0.269mg 0.003mg Macaroon
Selenium 6.8µg 0.6µg Macaroon
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0mg Macaroon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.005mg Macaroon
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.016mg Macaroon
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0mg Macaroon
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0mg Macaroon
Folate 3µg 0µg Macaroon
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0µg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 20.099g 0g Fondant icing
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 0g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Fondant icing
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
0%
Fondant icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
1%
Fondant icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fondant icing
Fondant icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.099g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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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. Fondant icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167986/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.