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Macaroon vs. Snickers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Macaroon and Snickers different?

  • Macaroon has more Fiber, however, Snickers is richer in Calcium.
  • Macaroon covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 37% more than Snickers.
  • Macaroon has 3 times more Fiber than Snickers. Macaroon has 5.1g of Fiber, while Snickers has 1.9g.
  • Snickers contains less Saturated Fat.

Cookies, coconut macaroon and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER 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 Iron +20.6%
Contains more Calcium +1700%
Contains less Sodium -21.6%
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% 26% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +20.6%
Contains more Calcium +1700%
Contains less Sodium -21.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 8% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +157.3%
Contains more Other +18.8%
Contains more Protein +127.2%
Equal in Fats - 24.38
Equal in Carbs - 62.85
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
7% 24% 63% 4%
Protein: 6.86 g
Fats: 24.38 g
Carbs: 62.85 g
Water: 4.47 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Water +157.3%
Contains more Other +18.8%
Contains more Protein +127.2%
Equal in Fats - 24.38
Equal in Carbs - 62.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.8%
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 12.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Snickers Opinion
Net carbs 56.12g 60.95g Snickers
Protein 3.02g 6.86g Snickers
Fats 22.55g 24.38g Snickers
Carbs 61.22g 62.85g Snickers
Calories 460kcal 488kcal Snickers
Sugar 45.16g 46.54g Macaroon
Fiber 5.1g 1.9g Macaroon
Calcium 5mg 90mg Snickers
Iron 0.82mg 0.68mg Macaroon
Magnesium 29mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 68mg Macaroon
Potassium 123mg Macaroon
Sodium 241mg 189mg Snickers
Zinc 0.73mg Macaroon
Copper 0.269mg Macaroon
Selenium 6.8µg Macaroon
Vitamin A 0IU 120IU Snickers
Vitamin E 0.19mg Macaroon
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Snickers
Vitamin B1 0.02mg Macaroon
Vitamin B2 0.06mg Macaroon
Vitamin B3 0.22mg Macaroon
Vitamin B6 0.096mg Macaroon
Folate 3µg Macaroon
Vitamin K 1.1µg Macaroon
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Macaroon
Trans Fat 0.394g Macaroon
Saturated Fat 20.099g 12.703g Snickers
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Snickers
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%
Snickers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
8%
Snickers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Snickers
Snickers contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.396g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.38g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $2)
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

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. Snickers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169663/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.