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Macaroon vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Macaroon and Figs different?

  • Figs contain less Copper, Selenium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Iron, and Zinc than Macaroon.
  • Macaroon covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 100% more than Figs.
  • Macaroon has 241 times more Sodium than Figs. Macaroon has 241mg of Sodium, while Figs have 1mg.
  • Figs contain less Saturated Fat.

Cookies, coconut macaroon and Figs, raw types were 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 11% 20% 14% 23% 4.1% 6% 0.13% 17% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +70.6%
Contains more IronIron +121.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +284.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +386.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +385.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +88.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%

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%
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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 6.7% 8.5% 2.2% 0% 15% 12% 7.5% 18% 26% 0% 12% 4.5% 2.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more CholineCholine +93.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +327.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
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19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +302.7%
Contains more FatsFats +7416.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +219.2%
Contains more OtherOther +159.1%
Contains more WaterWater +587.9%

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
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22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.144 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2339.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +462.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Figs Opinion
Calories 460kcal 74kcal Macaroon
Protein 3.02g 0.75g Macaroon
Fats 22.55g 0.3g Macaroon
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Figs
Net carbs 56.12g 16.28g Macaroon
Carbs 61.22g 19.18g Macaroon
Magnesium 29mg 17mg Macaroon
Calcium 5mg 35mg Figs
Potassium 123mg 232mg Figs
Iron 0.82mg 0.37mg Macaroon
Sugar 45.16g 16.26g Figs
Fiber 5.1g 2.9g Macaroon
Copper 0.269mg 0.07mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.73mg 0.15mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 68mg 14mg Macaroon
Sodium 241mg 1mg Figs
Vitamin A 0IU 142IU Figs
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg Figs
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.11mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.128mg Figs
Selenium 6.8µg 0.2µg Macaroon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.06mg Figs
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.05mg Macaroon
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.4mg Figs
Vitamin B5 0.3mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.113mg Figs
Vitamin K 1.1µg 4.7µg Figs
Folate 3µg 6µg Figs
Choline 9.1mg 4.7mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 20.099g 0.06g Figs
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 0.066g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.144g Macaroon
Tryptophan 0.006mg Figs
Threonine 0.024mg Figs
Isoleucine 0.023mg Figs
Leucine 0.033mg Figs
Lysine 0.03mg Figs
Methionine 0.006mg Figs
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Figs
Valine 0.028mg Figs
Histidine 0.011mg Figs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Figs
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
9%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macaroon
Macaroon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Figs
Figs is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.039g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Figs
Figs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.