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Macaroon vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are macaroon and fruitcake different?

  • Macaroon is higher in copper, selenium, and fiber; however, fruitcake is richer in iron.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for macaroon is 95% higher.
  • Macaroon contains 5 times more copper than fruitcake. While macaroon contains 0.269mg of copper, fruitcake contains only 0.05mg.
  • Fruitcake has less saturated fat.
  • Macaroon has a lower glycemic index (32) than fruitcake (53).

Cookies, coconut macaroon and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared 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% 9.9% 14% 78% 17% 7.4% 22% 13% 29% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +438%
Contains more ZincZinc +170.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +240%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +560%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.4%
Contains more IronIron +152.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.1%

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 1.7% 2.3% 18% 0% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 1.3% 3.8% 15% 4.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +259.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +36.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +566.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~8.9mg

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% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more FatsFats +147.8%
Contains more OtherOther +55.5%
Contains more WaterWater +120%
~equal in Protein ~2.9g
~equal in Carbs ~61.6g

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
12% 49% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.048 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.323 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +160.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +310.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Fruitcake DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.099g 1.048g 87%
Copper 0.269mg 0.05mg 24%
Fats 22.55g 9.1g 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 3.323g 17%
Iron 0.82mg 2.07mg 16%
Manganese 0.22mg 10%
Selenium 6.8µg 2µg 9%
Calories 460kcal 324kcal 7%
Fiber 5.1g 3.7g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 1.61g 4.2g 6%
Sodium 241mg 101mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.9mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.046mg 4%
Folate 3µg 20µg 4%
Zinc 0.73mg 0.27mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.791mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.099mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.05mg 3%
Magnesium 29mg 16mg 3%
Calcium 5mg 33mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Phosphorus 68mg 52mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Potassium 123mg 153mg 1%
Protein 3.02g 2.9g 0%
Carbs 61.22g 61.6g 0%
Net carbs 56.12g 57.9g N/A
Sugar 45.16g 27.42g N/A
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1.5µg 0%
Choline 9.1mg 8.9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.102mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0%
Leucine 0.206mg 0%
Lysine 0.121mg 0%
Methionine 0.059mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Fruitcake
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
9%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.051g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.