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Macaroon vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between macaroon and brown sugar

  • Macaroon has more copper, fiber, selenium, phosphorus, and zinc; however, brown sugar is higher in calcium.
  • Macaroon covers your daily need for saturated fat, 100% more than brown sugar.
  • Brown sugar has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of brown sugar is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, coconut macaroon and Sugars, brown.

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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 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +222.2%
Contains more IronIron +15.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +472.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +2333.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1600%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +466.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1560%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.4%
~equal in Potassium ~133mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +134.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +295.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2416.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +758.2%
Contains more OtherOther +280%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Brown sugar DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.099g 0g 91%
Fats 22.55g 0g 35%
Copper 0.269mg 0.047mg 25%
Fiber 5.1g 0g 20%
Carbs 61.22g 98.09g 12%
Selenium 6.8µg 1.2µg 10%
Sodium 241mg 28mg 9%
Phosphorus 68mg 4mg 9%
Calcium 5mg 83mg 8%
Protein 3.02g 0.12g 6%
Zinc 0.73mg 0.03mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0g 5%
Magnesium 29mg 9mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0mg 5%
Calories 460kcal 380kcal 4%
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.041mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.61g 0g 4%
Manganese 0.064mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0mg 2%
Choline 9.1mg 2.3mg 1%
Folate 3µg 1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.11mg 1%
Iron 0.82mg 0.71mg 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Net carbs 56.12g 98.09g N/A
Potassium 123mg 133mg 0%
Sugar 45.16g 97.02g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Brown sugar
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%
Brown sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
11%
Brown sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 51.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
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 contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 213mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.099g)
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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.