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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 B12, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Macaroon covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 88% more than Caramel.
  • Caramel has less Saturated Fat.

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.
Contains more Iron +485.7%
Contains more Magnesium +70.6%
Contains more Zinc +65.9%
Contains more Copper +1394.4%
Contains more Selenium +277.8%
Contains more Calcium +2660%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.6%
Contains more Potassium +74%
Equal in Sodium - 245
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 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +485.7%
Contains more Magnesium +70.6%
Contains more Zinc +65.9%
Contains more Copper +1394.4%
Contains more Selenium +277.8%
Contains more Calcium +2660%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.6%
Contains more Potassium +74%
Equal in Sodium - 245

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 B3 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +415%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +326.7%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +63.6%
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 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +415%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +326.7%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +63.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +178.4%
Contains more Water +35.3%
Contains more Protein +52.3%
Contains more Carbs +25.8%
Equal in Other - 1.8
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 Fats +178.4%
Contains more Water +35.3%
Contains more Protein +52.3%
Contains more Carbs +25.8%
Equal in Other - 1.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +329.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 1.542
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +329.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 1.542

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 56.12g 77g Caramel
Protein 3.02g 4.6g Caramel
Fats 22.55g 8.1g Macaroon
Carbs 61.22g 77g Caramel
Calories 460kcal 382kcal Macaroon
Sugar 45.16g 65.5g Macaroon
Fiber 5.1g 0g Macaroon
Calcium 5mg 138mg Caramel
Iron 0.82mg 0.14mg Macaroon
Magnesium 29mg 17mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 68mg 114mg Caramel
Potassium 123mg 214mg Caramel
Sodium 241mg 245mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.73mg 0.44mg Macaroon
Copper 0.269mg 0.018mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.011mg Caramel
Selenium 6.8µg 1.8µg Macaroon
Vitamin A 0IU 42IU Caramel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg Caramel
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.46mg Caramel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.103mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.256mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.148mg Macaroon
Vitamin B5 0.62mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.056mg Macaroon
Folate 3µg 4µg Caramel
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Caramel
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1.8µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg Caramel
Threonine 0.192mg Caramel
Isoleucine 0.258mg Caramel
Leucine 0.417mg Caramel
Lysine 0.338mg Caramel
Methionine 0.107mg Caramel
Phenylalanine 0.205mg Caramel
Valine 0.285mg Caramel
Histidine 0.115mg Caramel
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 20.099g 2.476g Caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 1.542g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 3.478g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
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.