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Apple butter vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Apple butter and Macaroon

  • Apple butter has less Copper, Fiber, Selenium, Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc, and Magnesium than Macaroon.
  • Macaroon covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 100% more than Apple butter.
  • Apple butter has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fruit butters, apple and Cookies, coconut macaroon.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 4.2% 8% 12% 27% 1.6% 3.4% 2% 41% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +180%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +625%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.2%
Contains more IronIron +164.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +236.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1116.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +750%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1600%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2% 1.3% 1% 0% 2.3% 4.4% 1.4% 2.9% 8.5% 0% 2.3% 0.75% 1.1%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +280%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +159.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +22.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +333.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 56%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 42.47 g
Water: 56.45 g
Other: 0.39 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 WaterWater +390.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +674.4%
Contains more FatsFats +7416.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.1%
Contains more OtherOther +338.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 10% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.084 g
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +9962.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +864.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple butter Macaroon Opinion
Calories 173kcal 460kcal Macaroon
Protein 0.39g 3.02g Macaroon
Fats 0.3g 22.55g Macaroon
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Apple butter
Net carbs 40.97g 56.12g Macaroon
Carbs 42.47g 61.22g Macaroon
Magnesium 4mg 29mg Macaroon
Calcium 14mg 5mg Apple butter
Potassium 91mg 123mg Macaroon
Iron 0.31mg 0.82mg Macaroon
Sugar 35.3g 45.16g Apple butter
Fiber 1.5g 5.1g Macaroon
Copper 0.08mg 0.269mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.06mg 0.73mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 8mg 68mg Macaroon
Sodium 15mg 241mg Apple butter
Vitamin A 22IU 0IU Apple butter
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Apple butter
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.19mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.315mg Apple butter
Selenium 0.4µg 6.8µg Macaroon
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.02mg Macaroon
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.06mg Macaroon
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.22mg Macaroon
Vitamin B5 0.049mg Apple butter
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.096mg Macaroon
Vitamin K 0.9µg 1.1µg Macaroon
Folate 1µg 3µg Macaroon
Choline 2.1mg 9.1mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 0.053g 20.099g Apple butter
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 1.61g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 0.81g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple butter Macaroon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
2%
Apple butter
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Apple butter
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

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 is lower in Sugar?
Apple butter
Apple butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple butter
Apple butter contains less Sodium (difference - 226mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple butter
Apple butter is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.046g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple butter
Apple butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Apple butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168816/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.