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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 for 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% 0.33% 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 DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.053g 20.099g 91%
Fats 0.3g 22.55g 34%
Copper 0.08mg 0.269mg 21%
Calories 173kcal 460kcal 14%
Fiber 1.5g 5.1g 14%
Manganese 0.315mg 14%
Selenium 0.4µg 6.8µg 12%
Sodium 15mg 241mg 10%
Phosphorus 8mg 68mg 9%
Magnesium 4mg 29mg 6%
Zinc 0.06mg 0.73mg 6%
Carbs 42.47g 61.22g 6%
Iron 0.31mg 0.82mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g 0.81g 5%
Protein 0.39g 3.02g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.096mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.016g 1.61g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.06mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.049mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg 1%
Choline 2.1mg 9.1mg 1%
Folate 1µg 3µg 1%
Potassium 91mg 123mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.22mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.02mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.19mg 1%
Calcium 14mg 5mg 1%
Net carbs 40.97g 56.12g N/A
Sugar 35.3g 45.16g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.9µg 1.1µg 0%

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.