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Macaroon vs. Crunch bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between macaroon and crunch bar

  • Macaroon is richer in fiber, yet crunch bar is richer in calcium and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated Fat for macaroon is 20% higher.
  • Macaroon contains 3 times more Fiber than crunch bar. Macaroon contains 5.1g of Fiber, while crunch bar contains 1.9g.
  • Crunch bar contains less saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, coconut macaroon and Candies, NESTLE, CRUNCH Bar and Dessert Topping.

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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% 30% 27% 26% 0% 0% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +17.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +148%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.8%
~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 1.7% 6.4% 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
5% 26% 67%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 26 g
Carbs: 67 g
Water: 0.65 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more WaterWater +1669.2%
Contains more OtherOther +26.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +65.6%
Contains more FatsFats +15.3%
~equal in Carbs ~67g

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
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -20.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Crunch bar Opinion
Calories 460kcal 500kcal Crunch bar
Protein 3.02g 5g Crunch bar
Fats 22.55g 26g Crunch bar
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Crunch bar
Net carbs 56.12g 65.1g Crunch bar
Carbs 61.22g 67g Crunch bar
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg Macaroon
Magnesium 29mg Macaroon
Calcium 5mg 100mg Crunch bar
Potassium 123mg 305mg Crunch bar
Iron 0.82mg 0.7mg Macaroon
Sugar 45.16g 55g Macaroon
Fiber 5.1g 1.9g Macaroon
Copper 0.269mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.73mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 68mg Macaroon
Sodium 241mg 150mg Crunch bar
Vitamin A 0IU 107IU Crunch bar
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
Trans Fat 0.137g Macaroon
Choline 9.1mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 20.099g 16g Crunch bar
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Crunch bar
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%
Crunch bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
10%
Crunch bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.84g)
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?
Crunch bar
Crunch bar contains less Sodium (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crunch bar
Crunch bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.099g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crunch bar
Crunch bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Crunch bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168762/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.