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Macaroon vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Macaroon and Corn syrup different?

  • Corn syrup contains less Copper, Fiber, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Iron than Macaroon.
  • Macaroon covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 100% more than Corn syrup.
  • Corn syrup contains less Saturated Fat.

Cookies, coconut macaroon and Syrups, corn, dark 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +262.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +179.5%
Contains more IronIron +121.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +407.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1725%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +518.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +134.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +260%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.7%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +46.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~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
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +327.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.7%
Contains more WaterWater +91.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Corn syrup Opinion
Calories 460kcal 286kcal Macaroon
Protein 3.02g 0g Macaroon
Fats 22.55g 0g Macaroon
Net carbs 56.12g 77.59g Corn syrup
Carbs 61.22g 77.59g Corn syrup
Magnesium 29mg 8mg Macaroon
Calcium 5mg 18mg Corn syrup
Potassium 123mg 44mg Macaroon
Iron 0.82mg 0.37mg Macaroon
Sugar 45.16g 77.59g Macaroon
Fiber 5.1g 0g Macaroon
Copper 0.269mg 0.053mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.73mg 0.04mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 68mg 11mg Macaroon
Sodium 241mg 155mg Corn syrup
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.1mg Corn syrup
Selenium 6.8µg 2.9µg Macaroon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.011mg Macaroon
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.009mg Macaroon
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.02mg Macaroon
Vitamin B5 0.023mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.009mg Macaroon
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0µg Macaroon
Folate 3µg 0µg Macaroon
Choline 9.1mg 13.3mg Corn syrup
Saturated Fat 20.099g 0g Corn syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 0g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Corn syrup
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
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macaroon
Macaroon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macaroon
Macaroon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.099g)
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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.