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Macaroon vs. Dove milk chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Macaroon and Dove milk chocolate

  • Macaroon has more Fiber, however, Dove milk chocolate is higher in Calcium.
  • Dove milk chocolate covers your daily need of Calcium 16% more than Macaroon.
  • Macaroon has 4 times more Sodium than Dove milk chocolate. While Macaroon has 241mg of Sodium, Dove milk chocolate has only 63mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, coconut macaroon and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, DOVE Milk Chocolate.

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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% 48% 0% 42% 0% 0% 0% 8.2% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3100%
Contains more IronIron +35.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.9%
~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 2.7% 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% 32% 60%
Protein: 5.94 g
Fats: 31.72 g
Carbs: 59.78 g
Water: 1.61 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more WaterWater +614.3%
Contains more OtherOther +80%
Contains more ProteinProtein +96.7%
Contains more FatsFats +40.7%
~equal in Carbs ~59.78g

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 19.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~19.24g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Dove milk chocolate Opinion
Calories 460kcal 546kcal Dove milk chocolate
Protein 3.02g 5.94g Dove milk chocolate
Fats 22.55g 31.72g Dove milk chocolate
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Dove milk chocolate
Net carbs 56.12g 57.38g Dove milk chocolate
Carbs 61.22g 59.78g Macaroon
Cholesterol 0mg 18mg Macaroon
Magnesium 29mg Macaroon
Calcium 5mg 160mg Dove milk chocolate
Potassium 123mg Macaroon
Iron 0.82mg 1.11mg Dove milk chocolate
Sugar 45.16g 55.45g Macaroon
Fiber 5.1g 2.4g Macaroon
Copper 0.269mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.73mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 68mg Macaroon
Sodium 241mg 63mg Dove milk chocolate
Vitamin A 0IU 292IU Dove milk chocolate
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 0.246g Macaroon
Choline 9.1mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 20.099g 19.24g Dove milk chocolate
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 Dove milk chocolate
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%
Dove milk chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
10%
Dove milk chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.29g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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?
Dove milk chocolate
Dove milk chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 178mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dove milk chocolate
Dove milk chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.859g)
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. Dove milk chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168804/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.