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Macaroon vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Macaroon and Icing different?

  • Macaroon is higher in Copper, Fiber, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, however, Icing is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Macaroon is 86% higher.
  • Icing has less Saturated Fat.

Cookies, coconut macaroon and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat 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%
Icing
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 3% 6% 0% 1.9% 7.7% 24% 0% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +261.8%
Contains more IronIron +412.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +942.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +277.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6700%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.7%
~equal in Manganese ~0mg

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%
Icing
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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% 31% 0% 2.5% 70% 4.1% 3.3% 0% 0% 33% 6% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +295.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +705.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +403.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1081.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.22mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
Icing
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16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +38.9%
Contains more OtherOther +111.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10.9%
Contains more WaterWater +31%

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
Icing
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19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.951 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +201.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +881.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Macaroon Icing
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals 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 Icing Opinion
Calories 460kcal 418kcal Macaroon
Protein 3.02g 0g Macaroon
Fats 22.55g 16.23g Macaroon
Net carbs 56.12g 67.89g Icing
Carbs 61.22g 67.89g Icing
Magnesium 29mg 1mg Macaroon
Calcium 5mg 3mg Macaroon
Potassium 123mg 34mg Macaroon
Iron 0.82mg 0.16mg Macaroon
Sugar 45.16g 63.1g Macaroon
Fiber 5.1g 0g Macaroon
Copper 0.269mg 0mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.73mg 0.07mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 68mg 18mg Macaroon
Sodium 241mg 184mg Icing
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1.53mg Icing
Selenium 6.8µg 0.1µg Macaroon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.01mg Macaroon
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.302mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.22mg
Vitamin B5 0.055mg Icing
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0mg Macaroon
Vitamin K 1.1µg 13µg Icing
Folate 3µg 8µg Icing
Choline 9.1mg 2.3mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 20.099g 2.974g Icing
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 4.86g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 7.951g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Icing
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
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.94g)
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 contains less Sodium?
Icing
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Icing
Icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.125g)
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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.