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Macaroon vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are macaroon and custard different?

  • Macaroon is higher in copper and fiber; however, custard is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin D.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for macaroon is 90% higher.
  • Custard has less saturated fat.

Cookies, coconut macaroon and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk are the varieties 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 11% 42% 18% 13% 10% 14% 56% 11% 0.91% 33%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.3%
Contains more IronIron +141.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +796.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2680%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +91.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.1%

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 0.33% 17% 1.2% 18% 15% 51% 2.5% 42% 15% 65% 0.5% 6.8% 6.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +450%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +205%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +29.7%

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
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more FatsFats +463.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +247.8%
Contains more OtherOther +78.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.1%
Contains more WaterWater +538.7%

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
59% 32% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.312 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +42.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +159.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Custard DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.099g 2.032g 82%
Fats 22.55g 4g 29%
Copper 0.269mg 0.03mg 27%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.52µg 22%
Fiber 5.1g 0g 20%
Calories 460kcal 122kcal 17%
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg 17%
Carbs 61.22g 17.6g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.699mg 14%
Calcium 5mg 139mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.22mg 12%
Phosphorus 68mg 130mg 9%
Sodium 241mg 84mg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 47IU 6%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg 6%
Iron 0.82mg 0.34mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 52µg 6%
Magnesium 29mg 16mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.061mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.312g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.064mg 2%
Zinc 0.73mg 0.51mg 2%
Potassium 123mg 207mg 2%
Folate 3µg 9µg 2%
Protein 3.02g 3.99g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.61g 1.127g 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0.2µg 1%
Selenium 6.8µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.132mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.06mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 56.12g 17.6g N/A
Sugar 45.16g 4.82g N/A
Manganese 0.007mg 0%
Choline 9.1mg 11.8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0%
Leucine 0.337mg 0%
Lysine 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.091mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0%
Valine 0.233mg 0%
Histidine 0.092mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Custard
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
19%
Custard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
21%
Custard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard
Custard is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 157mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Custard
Custard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.067g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Custard
Custard 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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.