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Macaroon vs. Caramello — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Macaroon and Caramello

  • Macaroon is richer in Fiber, yet Caramello is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Macaroon is 37% higher.
  • Macaroon contains 4 times more Fiber than Caramello. Macaroon contains 5.1g of Fiber, while Caramello contains 1.2g.
  • Caramello contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, coconut macaroon and Candies, CARAMELLO Candy Bar.

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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 0% 64% 30% 41% 0% 0% 64% 16% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4160%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +177.2%
Contains more IronIron +32.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.4%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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 5.7% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
6% 21% 64% 7% 2%
Protein: 6.19 g
Fats: 21.19 g
Carbs: 63.81 g
Water: 6.79 g
Other: 2.02 g
Contains more WaterWater +69.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +105%
Contains more OtherOther +18.1%
~equal in Fats ~21.19g
~equal in Carbs ~63.81g

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
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.63 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -36.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +228.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Caramello Opinion
Calories 460kcal 462kcal Caramello
Protein 3.02g 6.19g Caramello
Fats 22.55g 21.19g Macaroon
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Caramello
Net carbs 56.12g 62.61g Caramello
Carbs 61.22g 63.81g Caramello
Cholesterol 0mg 27mg Macaroon
Magnesium 29mg Macaroon
Calcium 5mg 213mg Caramello
Potassium 123mg 341mg Caramello
Iron 0.82mg 1.09mg Caramello
Sugar 45.16g 56.92g Macaroon
Fiber 5.1g 1.2g Macaroon
Copper 0.269mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.73mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 68mg 150mg Caramello
Sodium 241mg 122mg Caramello
Vitamin A 0IU 303IU Caramello
Vitamin E 0.19mg Macaroon
Selenium 6.8µg Macaroon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg Macaroon
Vitamin B2 0.06mg Macaroon
Vitamin B3 0.22mg Macaroon
Vitamin B6 0.096mg Macaroon
Vitamin K 1.1µg Macaroon
Folate 3µg Macaroon
Choline 9.1mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 20.099g 12.72g Caramello
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 5.29g Caramello
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.63g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Caramello
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
2%
Caramello
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
22%
Caramello

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.76g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macaroon
Macaroon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramello
Caramello contains less Sodium (difference - 119mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramello
Caramello is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.379g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramello
Caramello is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Caramello - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167975/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.