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Macaroon vs. Apple butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Macaroon and Apple butter

  • Apple butter has less Copper, Fiber, Selenium, Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc, and Magnesium than Macaroon.
  • Macaroon covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 100% more than Apple butter.
  • Macaroon has 17 times more Selenium than Apple butter. While Macaroon has 6.8µg of Selenium, Apple butter has only 0.4µg.
  • Apple butter has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, coconut macaroon and Fruit butters, apple.

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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 21% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
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%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +180%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%

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.
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%
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% 1.3% 1% 0% 2.3% 4.4% 1.4% 2.9% 8.5% 0% 2.3% 0.75% 1.1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
42% 56%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 42.47 g
Water: 56.45 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +674.4%
Contains more FatsFats +7416.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.1%
Contains more OtherOther +338.5%
Contains more WaterWater +390.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
35% 10% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.084 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +9962.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +864.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Macaroon Apple butter
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 Macaroon Apple butter Opinion
Calories 460kcal 173kcal Macaroon
Protein 3.02g 0.39g Macaroon
Fats 22.55g 0.3g Macaroon
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Apple butter
Net carbs 56.12g 40.97g Macaroon
Carbs 61.22g 42.47g Macaroon
Magnesium 29mg 4mg Macaroon
Calcium 5mg 14mg Apple butter
Potassium 123mg 91mg Macaroon
Iron 0.82mg 0.31mg Macaroon
Sugar 45.16g 35.3g Apple butter
Fiber 5.1g 1.5g Macaroon
Copper 0.269mg 0.08mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.73mg 0.06mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 68mg 8mg Macaroon
Sodium 241mg 15mg Apple butter
Vitamin A 0IU 22IU Apple butter
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Apple butter
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.05mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.315mg Apple butter
Selenium 6.8µg 0.4µg Macaroon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.009mg Macaroon
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.019mg Macaroon
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.076mg Macaroon
Vitamin B5 0.049mg Apple butter
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.037mg Macaroon
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0.9µg Macaroon
Folate 3µg 1µg Macaroon
Choline 9.1mg 2.1mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 20.099g 0.053g Apple butter
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 0.016g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.084g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Apple butter
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
5%
Macaroon
2%
Apple butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
10%
Apple butter

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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/nutrients
  2. Apple butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168816/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.