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Macaroon vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Macaroon and Butter

  • Macaroon is richer in Copper, Fiber, Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin B6, yet Butter is richer in Vitamin A, and Vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Butter is 152% higher.
  • Butter contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, coconut macaroon and Butter, without salt.

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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%
Butter
Butter
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 7.2% 2.1% 0.75% 5.3% 2.5% 10% 1.4% 0.52% 5.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1350%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +412.5%
Contains more IronIron +4000%
Contains more CopperCopper +1581.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +711.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +183.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +580%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +380%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.4%

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%
Butter
Butter
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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% 150% 46% 0% 1.3% 7.8% 0.79% 6.6% 0.69% 21% 18% 2.3% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +423.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1121.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +536.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +106.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~3µg

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
Butter
Butter
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81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +255.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +101933.3%
Contains more OtherOther +4175%
Contains more FatsFats +259.7%
Contains more WaterWater +56%

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
Butter
Butter
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.01 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -60.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1355.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +271.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Butter Opinion
Calories 460kcal 717kcal Butter
Protein 3.02g 0.85g Macaroon
Fats 22.55g 81.11g Butter
Net carbs 56.12g 0.06g Macaroon
Carbs 61.22g 0.06g Macaroon
Cholesterol 0mg 215mg Macaroon
Magnesium 29mg 2mg Macaroon
Calcium 5mg 24mg Butter
Potassium 123mg 24mg Macaroon
Iron 0.82mg 0.02mg Macaroon
Sugar 45.16g 0.06g Butter
Fiber 5.1g 0g Macaroon
Copper 0.269mg 0.016mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.73mg 0.09mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 68mg 24mg Macaroon
Sodium 241mg 11mg Butter
Vitamin A 0IU 2499IU Butter
Vitamin A 0µg 684µg Butter
Vitamin E 0.19mg 2.32mg Butter
Manganese 0.004mg Butter
Selenium 6.8µg 1µg Macaroon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.005mg Macaroon
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.034mg Macaroon
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.042mg Macaroon
Vitamin B5 0.11mg Butter
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.003mg Macaroon
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg Butter
Vitamin K 1.1µg 7µg Butter
Folate 3µg 3µg
Choline 9.1mg 18.8mg Butter
Saturated Fat 20.099g 50.489g Macaroon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 23.43g Butter
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 3.01g Butter
Tryptophan 0.012mg Butter
Threonine 0.038mg Butter
Isoleucine 0.051mg Butter
Leucine 0.083mg Butter
Lysine 0.067mg Butter
Methionine 0.021mg Butter
Phenylalanine 0.041mg Butter
Valine 0.057mg Butter
Histidine 0.023mg Butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g Butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.166g Butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macaroon 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
20%
Butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
4%
Butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 30.39g)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macaroon
Macaroon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/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.