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Macaroon vs. Fruit salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between macaroon and fruit salad

  • Macaroon has more copper, fiber, phosphorus, iron, zinc, and vitamin B6; however, fruit salad has more vitamin A.
  • Macaroon's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 100% more.
  • Macaroon has 48 times more sodium than fruit salad. Macaroon has 241mg of sodium, while fruit salad has 5mg.
  • Fruit salad is lower in saturated fat.
  • Fruit salad has a higher glycemic index than macaroon.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, coconut macaroon and Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids.

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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 5.7% 3.3% 10% 9.4% 17% 3.8% 6% 0.65% 20% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +262.5%
Contains more IronIron +228%
Contains more CopperCopper +438%
Contains more ZincZinc +421.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +385.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +120%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
~equal in Potassium ~116mg

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 11% 10% 0% 0% 2.8% 3.2% 6.7% 3.2% 6.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~3µg

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
13% 86%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.03 g
Carbs: 13.05 g
Water: 86.15 g
Other: 0.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +492.2%
Contains more FatsFats +75066.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +369.1%
Contains more OtherOther +557.7%
Contains more WaterWater +649.1%

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
20% 25% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.004 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.011 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7263.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Fruit salad DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.099g 0.004g 91%
Fats 22.55g 0.03g 35%
Copper 0.269mg 0.05mg 24%
Calories 460kcal 50kcal 21%
Fiber 5.1g 1g 16%
Carbs 61.22g 13.05g 16%
Selenium 6.8µg 12%
Sodium 241mg 5mg 10%
Phosphorus 68mg 14mg 8%
Manganese 0.151mg 7%
Iron 0.82mg 0.25mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.011g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.027mg 5%
Magnesium 29mg 8mg 5%
Zinc 0.73mg 0.14mg 5%
Protein 3.02g 0.51g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.014mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.61g 0.005g 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 30µg 3%
Choline 9.1mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.011mg 1%
Calcium 5mg 11mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.356mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Net carbs 56.12g 12.05g N/A
Potassium 123mg 116mg 0%
Sugar 45.16g N/A
Folate 3µg 3µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Fruit salad
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
3%
Fruit salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
8%
Fruit salad

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Macaroon
Macaroon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.095g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Fruit salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174670/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.