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Fondant icing vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fondant icing and Macaroon 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 Sodium.

Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe and Cookies, coconut macaroon 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 less Sodium -95.4%
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%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 0% 0% 1% 2% 2% 1% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
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%

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% 0% 0% 0% 2% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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%
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 Carbs +52.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +112650%
Contains more Water +70.6%
Contains more Other +2750%
93% 7%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 93.18 g
Water: 6.74 g
Other: 0.06 g
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
Contains more Carbs +52.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +112650%
Contains more Water +70.6%
Contains more Other +2750%

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fondant icing Macaroon
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
0%
Fondant icing
4%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Fondant icing
27%
Macaroon

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. Fondant icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167986/nutrients
  2. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.