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Caramel vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Caramel and Macaroon

  • Caramel has more Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, however, Macaroon is higher in Copper, Fiber, Selenium, and Iron.
  • Macaroon covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 88% more than Caramel.
  • Caramel has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, caramels 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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
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 +2660%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +74%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +70.6%
Contains more IronIron +485.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1394.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +65.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +277.8%
~equal in Sodium ~241mg

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 1.3% 2.5% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
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 EVitamin E +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +415%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +63.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +71.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +13.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 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 ProteinProtein +52.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.8%
Contains more FatsFats +178.4%
Contains more WaterWater +35.3%
~equal in Other ~1.71g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 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 -87.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +329.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~1.61g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Macaroon Opinion
Calories 382kcal 460kcal Macaroon
Protein 4.6g 3.02g Caramel
Fats 8.1g 22.55g Macaroon
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Caramel
Net carbs 77g 56.12g Caramel
Carbs 77g 61.22g Caramel
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg Macaroon
Magnesium 17mg 29mg Macaroon
Calcium 138mg 5mg Caramel
Potassium 214mg 123mg Caramel
Iron 0.14mg 0.82mg Macaroon
Sugar 65.5g 45.16g Macaroon
Fiber 0g 5.1g Macaroon
Copper 0.018mg 0.269mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.44mg 0.73mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 114mg 68mg Caramel
Sodium 245mg 241mg Macaroon
Vitamin A 42IU 0IU Caramel
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.19mg Caramel
Manganese 0.011mg Caramel
Selenium 1.8µg 6.8µg Macaroon
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.02mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.06mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.22mg Macaroon
Vitamin B5 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.096mg Macaroon
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.8µg 1.1µg Caramel
Folate 4µg 3µg Caramel
Choline 8mg 9.1mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 2.476g 20.099g Caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 1.61g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.81g Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel 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
15%
Caramel
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.623g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.