Macaroon vs. Nougat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between macaroon and nougat
- Macaroon is higher in copper, selenium, fiber, vitamin B6, and monounsaturated fat, yet nougat is higher in vitamin E and vitamin B2.
- Macaroon covers your daily saturated fat needs 92% more than nougat.
- The amount of saturated fat in nougat is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, coconut macaroon and Candies, nougat, with almonds.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +17.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +39% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +73.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +161.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +10.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +540% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +380% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +78.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1357.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +146.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +117.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +1250.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +434.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +271.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +50.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 20.099g | 1.667g | 84% |
| Fats | 22.55g | 1.67g | 32% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 2.77mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.269mg | 0.134mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.304mg | 13% | |
| Carbs | 61.22g | 92.39g | 10% |
| Sodium | 241mg | 33mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 6.8µg | 2.6µg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 3.3g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.148mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.096mg | 0.02mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.61g | 0g | 4% |
| Calories | 460kcal | 398kcal | 3% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.73mg | 0.42mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.82mg | 0.59mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 0.478mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 68mg | 55mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 123mg | 105mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.013mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.02g | 3.33g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.06mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Folate | 3µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Choline | 9.1mg | 5.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 56.12g | 89.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 45.16g | 44.97g | N/A |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nougat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nougat contains less Sodium (difference - 208mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nougat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.432g)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macaroon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (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.