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Macaroon vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between macaroon and dulce de Leche

  • Macaroon is richer in copper, fiber, and iron, yet dulce de Leche is richer in vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, choline, and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for macaroon is 78% higher.
  • Dulce de Leche contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, coconut macaroon and Dulce de Leche.

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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 16% 75% 31% 6.4% 1.3% 22% 83% 17% 0.26% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.8%
Contains more IronIron +382.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +6625%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +151.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4920%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +184.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +183.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.5%
~equal in Zinc ~0.79mg

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 8.7% 25% 4% 3% 4% 93% 3.9% 50% 3.7% 39% 3.3% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +500%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +575%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +18.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +266.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +879.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.2mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.21mg

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
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more FatsFats +206.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +126.5%
Contains more WaterWater +149.7%
~equal in Carbs ~55.35g
~equal in Other ~1.75g

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
64% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.375 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +116%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +33.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Macaroon Dulce de Leche
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price 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 Dulce de Leche DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.099g 4.534g 71%
Copper 0.269mg 0.004mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.405mg 27%
Calcium 5mg 251mg 25%
Fats 22.55g 7.35g 23%
Fiber 5.1g 0g 20%
Phosphorus 68mg 193mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.835mg 17%
Choline 9.1mg 89.1mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg 13%
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg 10%
Protein 3.02g 6.84g 8%
Iron 0.82mg 0.17mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 74µg 8%
Calories 460kcal 315kcal 7%
Selenium 6.8µg 2.7µg 7%
Potassium 123mg 350mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.016mg 6%
Sodium 241mg 129mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.375g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg 3%
Folate 3µg 11µg 2%
Carbs 61.22g 55.35g 2%
Magnesium 29mg 22mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.61g 2.143g 1%
Zinc 0.73mg 0.79mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 56.12g 55.35g N/A
Sugar 45.16g 49.74g N/A
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.2mg 0%
Manganese 0.002mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.016mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.21mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.364g N/A
Fructose 0.32g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Dulce de Leche
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
23%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 112mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.565g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche 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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.