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Macaroon vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between macaroon and biscuits

  • Macaroon is higher in copper, yet biscuits are higher in vitamin B1, iron, selenium, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and folate.
  • Macaroon covers your daily saturated fat needs 79% more than biscuits.
  • Macaroon contains 3 times more copper than biscuits. While macaroon contains 0.269mg of copper, biscuits contain only 0.082mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in biscuits is lower.
  • The glycemic index of macaroon is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, coconut macaroon and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +61.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +228%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4600%
Contains more IronIron +253.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +141.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +186.8%
~equal in Potassium ~121mg

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +174.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1680%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1240.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1933.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more FatsFats +38.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +131.8%
Contains more WaterWater +151.3%
Contains more OtherOther +87.1%

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
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +330.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +414%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Biscuit DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.099g 4.324g 72%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.356mg 28%
Iron 0.82mg 2.9mg 26%
Selenium 6.8µg 19.5µg 23%
Calcium 5mg 235mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 4.163g 22%
Copper 0.269mg 0.082mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.31mg 19%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 2.949mg 17%
Manganese 0.378mg 16%
Folate 3µg 61µg 15%
Sodium 241mg 580mg 15%
Fiber 5.1g 1.5g 14%
Phosphorus 68mg 164mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 1.61g 6.93g 13%
Fats 22.55g 16.3g 10%
Protein 3.02g 7g 8%
Carbs 61.22g 44.6g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.035mg 5%
Calories 460kcal 353kcal 5%
Magnesium 29mg 18mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Choline 9.1mg 2%
Zinc 0.73mg 0.54mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 56.12g 43.1g N/A
Potassium 123mg 121mg 0%
Sugar 45.16g 2.18g N/A
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Biscuit
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
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 339mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.775g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/nutrients
  2. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.