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Macaroon vs. Butterscotch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Macaroon and Butterscotch different?

  • Macaroon has more Copper, Fiber, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Zinc than Butterscotch.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Macaroon is 90% higher.
  • Butterscotch has less Saturated Fat.

Cookies, coconut macaroon and Candies, butterscotch are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +8100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +6700%
Contains more Potassium +4000%
Contains less Sodium -38.4%
Contains more Zinc +711.1%
Contains more Copper +26800%
Contains more Selenium +1033.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 0% 1% 1% 51% 3% 1% 1% 4%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +8100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +6700%
Contains more Potassium +4000%
Contains less Sodium -38.4%
Contains more Zinc +711.1%
Contains more Copper +26800%
Contains more Selenium +1033.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 5% 14% 5% 0% 23% 3% 0% 3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 2% 0% 0% 3% 4% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +9966.7%
Contains more Fats +583.3%
Contains more Water +119%
Contains more Other +67.6%
Contains more Carbs +47.7%
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
3% 90% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 5.25 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more Protein +9966.7%
Contains more Fats +583.3%
Contains more Water +119%
Contains more Other +67.6%
Contains more Carbs +47.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +90.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +563.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.122 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +90.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +563.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Butterscotch Opinion
Net carbs 56.12g 90.4g Butterscotch
Protein 3.02g 0.03g Macaroon
Fats 22.55g 3.3g Macaroon
Carbs 61.22g 90.4g Butterscotch
Calories 460kcal 391kcal Macaroon
Sugar 45.16g 80.46g Macaroon
Fiber 5.1g 0g Macaroon
Calcium 5mg 4mg Macaroon
Iron 0.82mg 0.01mg Macaroon
Magnesium 29mg 0mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 68mg 1mg Macaroon
Potassium 123mg 3mg Macaroon
Sodium 241mg 391mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.73mg 0.09mg Macaroon
Copper 0.269mg 0.001mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.001mg Butterscotch
Selenium 6.8µg 0.6µg Macaroon
Vitamin A 0IU 100IU Butterscotch
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 28µg Butterscotch
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.09mg Macaroon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.012mg Macaroon
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.016mg Macaroon
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.002mg Macaroon
Vitamin B5 0.004mg Butterscotch
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0mg Macaroon
Folate 3µg 0µg Macaroon
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0.3µg Macaroon
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 20.099g 2.065g Butterscotch
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 0.845g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.122g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Macaroon Butterscotch
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
4%
Macaroon
1%
Butterscotch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
6%
Butterscotch

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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 is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.034g)

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. Butterscotch - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167972/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.