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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 ~0µg
~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 DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.099g 5.5g 66%
Copper 0.269mg 0.026mg 27%
Fats 22.55g 7.5g 23%
Fiber 5.1g 0.2g 20%
Selenium 6.8µg 1.3µg 10%
Iron 0.82mg 0.2mg 8%
Carbs 61.22g 80.89g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.009mg 7%
Phosphorus 68mg 28mg 6%
Magnesium 29mg 7mg 5%
Calories 460kcal 375kcal 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.06mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.338g 3%
Calcium 5mg 35mg 3%
Zinc 0.73mg 0.49mg 2%
Potassium 123mg 44mg 2%
Protein 3.02g 2g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.082mg 2%
Manganese 0.038mg 2%
Sodium 241mg 295mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.044mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.069mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.3mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0µg 1%
Choline 9.1mg 2.5mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 1.61g 1.03g 1%
Net carbs 56.12g 80.69g N/A
Sugar 45.16g 48g N/A
Folate 3µg 2µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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.