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Macaroon vs. Fruit preserves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Macaroon and Fruit preserves?

  • Macaroon is richer in Copper, Fiber, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6, while Fruit preserves are higher in Vitamin C.
  • Macaroon's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 100% higher.
  • Fruit preserves have 12 times less Zinc than Macaroon. Macaroon has 0.73mg of Zinc, while Fruit preserves have 0.06mg.
  • Fruit preserves are lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Cookies, coconut macaroon and Jams and preserves types in this comparison.

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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
7
:
3
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Iron +67.3%
Contains more Magnesium +625%
Contains more Phosphorus +257.9%
Contains more Potassium +59.7%
Contains more Zinc +1116.7%
Contains more Copper +169%
Contains more Selenium +240%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Macaroon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Fruit preserves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 19% 3% 9% 7% 5% 2% 34% 6% 11%
Contains more Iron +67.3%
Contains more Magnesium +625%
Contains more Phosphorus +257.9%
Contains more Potassium +59.7%
Contains more Zinc +1116.7%
Contains more Copper +169%
Contains more Selenium +240%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%

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
5
:
4
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Vitamin E +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +511.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +380%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.7%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
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%
Fruit preserves
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 30% 4% 18% 1% 2% 5% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +511.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +380%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.7%
Contains more Folate +266.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Macaroon
Macaroon
3
:
2
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Protein +716.2%
Contains more Fats +32114.3%
Contains more Other +643.5%
Contains more Carbs +12.5%
Contains more Water +165%
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
Fruit preserves
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +716.2%
Contains more Fats +32114.3%
Contains more Other +643.5%
Contains more Carbs +12.5%
Contains more Water +165%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Macaroon
Macaroon
2
:
1
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4136.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Macaroon
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Fruit preserves
21% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4136.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated 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 preserves
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 Fruit preserves Opinion
Net carbs 56.12g 67.76g Fruit preserves
Protein 3.02g 0.37g Macaroon
Fats 22.55g 0.07g Macaroon
Carbs 61.22g 68.86g Fruit preserves
Calories 460kcal 278kcal Macaroon
Sugar 45.16g 48.5g Macaroon
Fiber 5.1g 1.1g Macaroon
Calcium 5mg 20mg Fruit preserves
Iron 0.82mg 0.49mg Macaroon
Magnesium 29mg 4mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 68mg 19mg Macaroon
Potassium 123mg 77mg Macaroon
Sodium 241mg 32mg Fruit preserves
Zinc 0.73mg 0.06mg Macaroon
Copper 0.269mg 0.1mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.04mg Fruit preserves
Selenium 6.8µg 2µg Macaroon
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.12mg Macaroon
Vitamin C 0mg 8.8mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.016mg Macaroon
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.076mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.036mg Macaroon
Vitamin B5 0.02mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.02mg Macaroon
Folate 3µg 11µg Fruit preserves
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0µg Macaroon
Tryptophan 0.008mg Fruit preserves
Threonine 0.023mg Fruit preserves
Isoleucine 0.017mg Fruit preserves
Leucine 0.037mg Fruit preserves
Lysine 0.03mg Fruit preserves
Methionine 0.001mg Fruit preserves
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Valine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Histidine 0.014mg Fruit preserves
Saturated Fat 20.099g 0.01g Fruit preserves
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 0.038g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Fruit preserves
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
6%
Fruit preserves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
10%
Fruit preserves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.34g)
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?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves contains less Sodium (difference - 209mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.089g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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 preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/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.