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Macaroon vs. Bit-o-honey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Macaroon and Bit-o-honey?

  • The amount of Copper, Fiber, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Magnesium in Macaroon is higher than in Bit-o-honey.
  • Macaroon's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 73% more.
  • Bit-o-honey contains 26 times less Fiber than Macaroon. Macaroon contains 5.1g of Fiber, while Bit-o-honey contains 0.2g.
  • Bit-o-honey has less Saturated Fat.

We used Cookies, coconut macaroon and Candies, NESTLE, BIT-O'-HONEY Candy Chews types in this article.

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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 5% 11% 3.9% 7.5% 8.7% 13% 12% 38% 5% 7.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +314.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +179.5%
Contains more IronIron +310%
Contains more CopperCopper +934.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +49%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +142.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +423.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%

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 2.7% 0% 6% 0% 15% 10% 1.3% 4.9% 2.1% 7.5% 0% 1.5% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +218.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +264%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
2% 8% 81% 8%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 7.5 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 8.3 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +51%
Contains more FatsFats +200.7%
Contains more WaterWater +38.6%
Contains more OtherOther +30.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32.1%

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
80% 15% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.338 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +56.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +139.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -72.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Bit-o-honey Opinion
Calories 460kcal 375kcal Macaroon
Protein 3.02g 2g Macaroon
Fats 22.55g 7.5g Macaroon
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Bit-o-honey
Net carbs 56.12g 80.69g Bit-o-honey
Carbs 61.22g 80.89g Bit-o-honey
Magnesium 29mg 7mg Macaroon
Calcium 5mg 35mg Bit-o-honey
Potassium 123mg 44mg Macaroon
Iron 0.82mg 0.2mg Macaroon
Sugar 45.16g 48g Macaroon
Fiber 5.1g 0.2g Macaroon
Copper 0.269mg 0.026mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.73mg 0.49mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 68mg 28mg Macaroon
Sodium 241mg 295mg Macaroon
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.3mg Bit-o-honey
Manganese 0.038mg Bit-o-honey
Selenium 6.8µg 1.3µg Macaroon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.06mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.044mg Macaroon
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.069mg Macaroon
Vitamin B5 0.082mg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.009mg Macaroon
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Bit-o-honey
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0µg Macaroon
Folate 3µg 2µg Macaroon
Choline 9.1mg 2.5mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 20.099g 5.5g Bit-o-honey
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 1.03g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.338g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Bit-o-honey
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
4%
Bit-o-honey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
11%
Bit-o-honey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macaroon
Macaroon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.599g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bit-o-honey
Bit-o-honey 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 ($)
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. Bit-o-honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167564/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.