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 B1,2, vitamin B1, and phosphorus; however, macaroon is higher in copper, fiber, selenium, and iron.
- Macaroon covers your daily need for saturated fat, 88% more than caramel.
- Caramel has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of caramel is higher.
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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +178.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.3% |
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~1.71g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 2.476g | 20.099g | 80% |
| Copper | 0.018mg | 0.269mg | 28% |
| Fats | 8.1g | 22.55g | 22% |
| Fiber | 0g | 5.1g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.478g | 0.81g | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg | 0.06mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0µg | 13% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 5mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 0.82mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 1.8µg | 6.8µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.103mg | 0.02mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 114mg | 68mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 77g | 61.22g | 5% |
| Calories | 382kcal | 460kcal | 4% |
| Protein | 4.6g | 3.02g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.44mg | 0.73mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 214mg | 123mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 29mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.096mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.19mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 1.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 77g | 56.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 65.5g | 45.16g | N/A |
| Sodium | 245mg | 241mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.148mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Folate | 4µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Choline | 8mg | 9.1mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.542g | 1.61g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.417mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.205mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.285mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.115mg | 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
16%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.623g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.