Candy bar vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between candy bar and macaroon?
- Candy bar has more vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B3, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin E, magnesium, folate, and potassium than macaroon.
- Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11762% higher.
- Macaroon has 36 times less vitamin B3 than candy bar. Candy bar has 7.922mg of vitamin B3, while macaroon has 0.22mg.
- Candy bar is lower in saturated fat.
- Candy bar has a higher glycemic index (51) than macaroon (32).
We used Candies, peanut bar and Cookies, coconut macaroon types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +279.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1460% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +230.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +187.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +439.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +352.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +44.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2057.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3500.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +159275% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2400% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +223.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +413.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +49.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +618.8% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +938.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1214.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 153mg | 0.096mg | 11762% |
| Saturated fat | 4.678g | 20.099g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.65g | 0.81g | 66% |
| Copper | 0.774mg | 0.269mg | 56% |
| Manganese | 1.243mg | 54% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.922mg | 0.22mg | 48% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 16.721g | 1.61g | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 308mg | 68mg | 34% |
| Zinc | 3.94mg | 0.73mg | 29% |
| Vitamin E | 4.1mg | 0.19mg | 26% |
| Protein | 15.5g | 3.02g | 25% |
| Magnesium | 110mg | 29mg | 19% |
| Folate | 75µg | 3µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.83mg | 17% | |
| Fats | 33.7g | 22.55g | 17% |
| Potassium | 407mg | 123mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.02mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 5mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.06mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 47.4g | 61.22g | 5% |
| Selenium | 4.7µg | 6.8µg | 4% |
| Sodium | 156mg | 241mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 5.1g | 4% |
| Choline | 29.4mg | 9.1mg | 4% |
| Calories | 522kcal | 460kcal | 3% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 0.82mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 56.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 42.22g | 45.16g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.149mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.52mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.534mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.986mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.545mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.787mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.638mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.385mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
2748%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Candy bar is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candy bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.421g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar 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 ($)