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Macaroon vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Macaroon and Maple sugar different?

  • Macaroon is higher in Fiber, Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, however, Maple sugar is richer in Zinc, Iron, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Macaroon is 100% higher.
  • Maple sugar has less Saturated Fat.

Cookies, coconut macaroon and Sugars, maple 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 Magnesium +52.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +2166.7%
Contains more Copper +171.7%
Contains more Selenium +750%
Contains more Calcium +1700%
Contains more Iron +96.3%
Contains more Potassium +122.8%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Zinc +730.1%
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 27% 61% 14% 2% 25% 2% 166% 33% 577% 5%
Contains more Magnesium +52.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +2166.7%
Contains more Copper +171.7%
Contains more Selenium +750%
Contains more Calcium +1700%
Contains more Iron +96.3%
Contains more Potassium +122.8%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Zinc +730.1%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3100%
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% 3% 3% 1% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3100%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2920%
Contains more Fats +11175%
Contains more Water +43.8%
Contains more Other +113.8%
Contains more Carbs +48.5%
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
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +2920%
Contains more Fats +11175%
Contains more Water +43.8%
Contains more Other +113.8%
Contains more Carbs +48.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2415.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +710%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2415.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +710%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Maple sugar Opinion
Net carbs 56.12g 90.9g Maple sugar
Protein 3.02g 0.1g Macaroon
Fats 22.55g 0.2g Macaroon
Carbs 61.22g 90.9g Maple sugar
Calories 460kcal 354kcal Macaroon
Sugar 45.16g 84.87g Macaroon
Fiber 5.1g 0g Macaroon
Calcium 5mg 90mg Maple sugar
Iron 0.82mg 1.61mg Maple sugar
Magnesium 29mg 19mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 68mg 3mg Macaroon
Potassium 123mg 274mg Maple sugar
Sodium 241mg 11mg Maple sugar
Zinc 0.73mg 6.06mg Maple sugar
Copper 0.269mg 0.099mg Macaroon
Manganese 4.422mg Maple sugar
Selenium 6.8µg 0.8µg Macaroon
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0mg Macaroon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.009mg Macaroon
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.013mg Macaroon
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.04mg Macaroon
Vitamin B5 0.048mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.003mg Macaroon
Folate 3µg 0µg Macaroon
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0µg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 20.099g 0.036g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 0.064g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.1g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Maple sugar
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
1%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
91%
Maple sugar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.063g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macaroon
Macaroon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.