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Macaroon vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between macaroon and caramel

  • Macaroon has more copper, fiber, selenium, and iron; however, caramel is higher in vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
  • Macaroon covers your daily need for saturated fat, 88% more than caramel.
  • Caramel has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of caramel is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, coconut macaroon and Candies, caramels.

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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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +70.6%
Contains more IronIron +485.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1394.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +65.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +277.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2660%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +74%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.6%
~equal in Sodium ~245mg

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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +71.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +415%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +326.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +63.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
~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
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +178.4%
Contains more WaterWater +35.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.8%
~equal in Other ~1.8g

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
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +329.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~1.542g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Caramel DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.099g 2.476g 80%
Copper 0.269mg 0.018mg 28%
Fats 22.55g 8.1g 22%
Fiber 5.1g 0g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 3.478g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.256mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Calcium 5mg 138mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 12%
Iron 0.82mg 0.14mg 9%
Selenium 6.8µg 1.8µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.103mg 7%
Phosphorus 68mg 114mg 7%
Carbs 61.22g 77g 5%
Calories 460kcal 382kcal 4%
Protein 3.02g 4.6g 3%
Zinc 0.73mg 0.44mg 3%
Potassium 123mg 214mg 3%
Magnesium 29mg 17mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.056mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.46mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1.8µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 56.12g 77g N/A
Sugar 45.16g 65.5g N/A
Sodium 241mg 245mg 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.148mg 0%
Folate 3µg 4µg 0%
Choline 9.1mg 8mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 1.61g 1.542g 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Caramel
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
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.623g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.