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Macaroon vs. Gelatin dessert — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Macaroon and Gelatin dessert

  • Macaroon has more Fiber, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Magnesium, while Gelatin dessert has more Phosphorus.
  • Macaroon's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 100% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Gelatin dessert is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, coconut macaroon and Gelatin desserts, dry mix.

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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 1.4% 0.9% 0.62% 4.9% 39% 0.27% 60% 61% 1.4% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1350%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1657.1%
Contains more IronIron +530.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +128%
Contains more ZincZinc +7200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +107.4%
~equal in Selenium ~6.7µg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.75% 9.5% 0.17% 0.84% 0.23% 0% 0% 2.3% 1.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +9500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +160%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~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
8% 91%
Protein: 7.8 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 90.5 g
Water: 1 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +1050%
Contains more OtherOther +144.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +158.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +47.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Gelatin dessert Opinion
Calories 460kcal 381kcal Macaroon
Protein 3.02g 7.8g Gelatin dessert
Fats 22.55g 0g Macaroon
Net carbs 56.12g 90.5g Gelatin dessert
Carbs 61.22g 90.5g Gelatin dessert
Magnesium 29mg 2mg Macaroon
Calcium 5mg 3mg Macaroon
Potassium 123mg 7mg Macaroon
Iron 0.82mg 0.13mg Macaroon
Sugar 45.16g 86.04g Macaroon
Fiber 5.1g 0g Macaroon
Copper 0.269mg 0.118mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.73mg 0.01mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 68mg 141mg Gelatin dessert
Sodium 241mg 466mg Macaroon
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.011mg Gelatin dessert
Selenium 6.8µg 6.7µg Macaroon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.003mg Macaroon
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.041mg Macaroon
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.009mg Macaroon
Vitamin B5 0.014mg Gelatin dessert
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.001mg Macaroon
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0µg Macaroon
Folate 3µg 3µg
Choline 9.1mg 3.5mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 20.099g 0g Gelatin dessert
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 0g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0g Macaroon
Threonine 0.151mg Gelatin dessert
Isoleucine 0.118mg Gelatin dessert
Leucine 0.251mg Gelatin dessert
Lysine 0.354mg Gelatin dessert
Methionine 0.062mg Gelatin dessert
Phenylalanine 0.177mg Gelatin dessert
Valine 0.213mg Gelatin dessert
Histidine 0.068mg Gelatin dessert

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Gelatin dessert
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
1%
Gelatin dessert
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
21%
Gelatin dessert

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 225mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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 is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gelatin dessert
Gelatin dessert is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.099g)
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 ($)

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. Gelatin dessert - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168775/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.