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Macaroon vs. Frozen yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between macaroon and frozen yogurt?

  • Macaroon is richer in copper, fiber, and selenium, while frozen yogurt is higher in calcium and vitamin B2.
  • Macaroon's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 89% higher.
  • Frozen yogurt is lower in saturated fat.
  • Frozen yogurt has a higher glycemic index (51) than macaroon (32).

We used Cookies, coconut macaroon and Frozen yogurts, flavors other than chocolate types in this comparison.

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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 7.1% 30% 14% 17% 3% 7.6% 38% 8.2% 0% 10%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +190%
Contains more IronIron +78.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +2888.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +160.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +257.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.9%
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 2.3% 16% 1.8% 1.5% 10% 42% 1.3% 0% 9.2% 8.8% 0.75% 3% 13%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +153.8%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

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
3% 4% 22% 71%
Protein: 3 g
Fats: 3.6 g
Carbs: 21.6 g
Water: 71.2 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +526.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +183.4%
Contains more OtherOther +185%
Contains more WaterWater +519.1%
~equal in Protein ~3g

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
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.326 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +63.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +710%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Frozen yogurt DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.099g 2.326g 81%
Fats 22.55g 3.6g 29%
Copper 0.269mg 0.009mg 29%
Fiber 5.1g 0g 20%
Calories 460kcal 127kcal 17%
Carbs 61.22g 21.6g 13%
Calcium 5mg 100mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.18mg 9%
Selenium 6.8µg 1.9µg 9%
Sodium 241mg 63mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 49µg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.1g 5%
Iron 0.82mg 0.46mg 5%
Magnesium 29mg 10mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg 4%
Zinc 0.73mg 0.28mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.04mg 4%
Phosphorus 68mg 89mg 3%
Choline 9.1mg 23.1mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.61g 0.986g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.04mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.07mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.09mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0.3µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Potassium 123mg 156mg 1%
Protein 3.02g 3g 0%
Net carbs 56.12g 21.6g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 45.16g 19.92g N/A
Folate 3µg 4µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Frozen yogurt
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
8%
Frozen yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
14%
Frozen yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macaroon
Macaroon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 178mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.773g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Frozen yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168105/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.