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Barbecue sauce vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Barbecue sauce and Macaroon different?

  • Macaroon has more Copper, Fiber, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Zinc than Barbecue sauce.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Macaroon is 100% higher.
  • Barbecue sauce contains 4 times more Sodium than Macaroon. While Barbecue sauce contains 1027mg of Sodium, Macaroon contains only 241mg.

Sauce, barbecue and Cookies, coconut macaroon are the varieties 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 Calcium +560%
Contains more Potassium +88.6%
Contains more Iron +28.1%
Contains more Magnesium +123.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +240%
Contains less Sodium -76.5%
Contains more Zinc +329.4%
Contains more Copper +273.6%
Contains more Selenium +423.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 24% 10% 9% 21% 134% 5% 24% 17% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Contains more Calcium +560%
Contains more Potassium +88.6%
Contains more Iron +28.1%
Contains more Magnesium +123.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +240%
Contains less Sodium -76.5%
Contains more Zinc +329.4%
Contains more Copper +273.6%
Contains more Selenium +423.1%

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 E +321.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 16% 0% 2% 6% 13% 12% 10% 18% 2% 0% 5%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +321.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +375.7%
Contains more Other +79.5%
Contains more Protein +268.3%
Contains more Fats +3479.4%
Contains more Carbs +50.2%
41% 55% 3%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 40.77 g
Water: 54.71 g
Other: 3.07 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 Water +375.7%
Contains more Other +79.5%
Contains more Protein +268.3%
Contains more Fats +3479.4%
Contains more Carbs +50.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1863.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +702%
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.101 g
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1863.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +702%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barbecue sauce Macaroon Opinion
Net carbs 39.87g 56.12g Macaroon
Protein 0.82g 3.02g Macaroon
Fats 0.63g 22.55g Macaroon
Carbs 40.77g 61.22g Macaroon
Calories 172kcal 460kcal Macaroon
Starch 0.35g Barbecue sauce
Fructose 14.17g Barbecue sauce
Sugar 33.24g 45.16g Barbecue sauce
Fiber 0.9g 5.1g Macaroon
Calcium 33mg 5mg Barbecue sauce
Iron 0.64mg 0.82mg Macaroon
Magnesium 13mg 29mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 20mg 68mg Macaroon
Potassium 232mg 123mg Barbecue sauce
Sodium 1027mg 241mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.17mg 0.73mg Macaroon
Copper 0.072mg 0.269mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.126mg Barbecue sauce
Selenium 1.3µg 6.8µg Macaroon
Vitamin A 224IU 0IU Barbecue sauce
Vitamin A RAE 11µg 0µg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.19mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.02mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B2 0.056mg 0.06mg Macaroon
Vitamin B3 0.597mg 0.22mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B5 0.164mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.096mg Macaroon
Folate 2µg 3µg Macaroon
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.1µg Barbecue sauce
Saturated Fat 0.045g 20.099g Barbecue sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 1.61g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.101g 0.81g Macaroon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Barbecue sauce
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.08g Barbecue sauce
Omega-3 - ALA 0.021g Barbecue sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Barbecue sauce 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
8%
Barbecue sauce
4%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Barbecue sauce
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 786mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.054g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Barbecue sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/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.