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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.
Macaroon
Macaroon
8
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +412.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2800%
Contains more Phosphorus +277.8%
Contains more Potassium +261.8%
Contains more Zinc +942.9%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +6700%
Contains less Sodium -23.7%
Macaroon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Icing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +412.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2800%
Contains more Phosphorus +277.8%
Contains more Potassium +261.8%
Contains more Zinc +942.9%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +6700%
Contains less Sodium -23.7%

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.
Macaroon
Macaroon
2
:
5
Icing
Icing
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +705.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +403.3%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1081.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.22
Macaroon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 5% 14% 5% 0% 23% 3% 0% 3%
Icing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +705.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +403.3%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1081.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.22

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Macaroon
Macaroon
3
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +38.9%
Contains more Other +111.1%
Contains more Carbs +10.9%
Contains more Water +31%
Macaroon
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
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +38.9%
Contains more Other +111.1%
Contains more Carbs +10.9%
Contains more Water +31%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Macaroon
Macaroon
0
:
3
Icing
Icing
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +201.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +881.6%
Macaroon
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Icing
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +201.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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
Net carbs 56.12g 67.89g Icing
Protein 3.02g 0g Macaroon
Fats 22.55g 16.23g Macaroon
Carbs 61.22g 67.89g Icing
Calories 460kcal 418kcal Macaroon
Sugar 45.16g 63.1g Macaroon
Fiber 5.1g 0g Macaroon
Calcium 5mg 3mg Macaroon
Iron 0.82mg 0.16mg Macaroon
Magnesium 29mg 1mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 68mg 18mg Macaroon
Potassium 123mg 34mg Macaroon
Sodium 241mg 184mg Icing
Zinc 0.73mg 0.07mg Macaroon
Copper 0.269mg 0mg Macaroon
Selenium 6.8µg 0.1µg Macaroon
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1.53mg Icing
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
Folate 3µg 8µg Icing
Vitamin K 1.1µg 13µg Icing
Saturated Fat 20.099g 2.974g Icing
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 4.86g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 7.951g Icing

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Macaroon Icing
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
4%
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.