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Macaroon vs. Sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Macaroon and Sugar

  • Macaroon is richer than Sugar in Copper, Fiber, Selenium, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Macaroon is 100% higher.
  • Sugar contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, coconut macaroon and Sugars, granulated.

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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
8
:
2
Sugar
Sugar
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +1540%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +6050%
Contains more Zinc +7200%
Contains more Copper +3742.9%
Contains more Selenium +1033.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Macaroon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 4%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +1540%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +6050%
Contains more Zinc +7200%
Contains more Copper +3742.9%
Contains more Selenium +1033.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%

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
7
:
1
Sugar
Sugar
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Sugar
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% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Macaroon
Macaroon
4
:
1
Sugar
Sugar
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +57400%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Carbs +63.3%
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
Sugar
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +57400%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Carbs +63.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Macaroon 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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Sugar Opinion
Net carbs 56.12g 99.98g Sugar
Protein 3.02g 0g Macaroon
Fats 22.55g 0g Macaroon
Carbs 61.22g 99.98g Sugar
Calories 460kcal 387kcal Macaroon
Sugar 45.16g 99.8g Macaroon
Fiber 5.1g 0g Macaroon
Calcium 5mg 1mg Macaroon
Iron 0.82mg 0.05mg Macaroon
Magnesium 29mg 0mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 68mg 0mg Macaroon
Potassium 123mg 2mg Macaroon
Sodium 241mg 1mg Sugar
Zinc 0.73mg 0.01mg Macaroon
Copper 0.269mg 0.007mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.004mg Sugar
Selenium 6.8µg 0.6µg Macaroon
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0mg Macaroon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0mg Macaroon
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.019mg 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 Sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 0g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0g Macaroon

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

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.099g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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 Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/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.