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Macaroon vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Macaroon and Maple sugar different?

  • Macaroon is higher in Fiber, Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, however, Maple sugar is richer in Zinc, Iron, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Macaroon is 100% higher.
  • Maple sugar has less Saturated Fat.

Cookies, coconut macaroon and Sugars, maple 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 14% 27% 24% 60% 33% 165% 1.3% 1.4% 577% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +171.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2166.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +750%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +122.8%
Contains more IronIron +96.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +730.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.4%

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% 2.3% 3% 0.75% 2.9% 0.69% 0% 0% 0% 1.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +333.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2920%
Contains more FatsFats +11175%
Contains more WaterWater +43.8%
Contains more OtherOther +113.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +48.5%

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
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2415.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +710%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Maple sugar Opinion
Calories 460kcal 354kcal Macaroon
Protein 3.02g 0.1g Macaroon
Fats 22.55g 0.2g Macaroon
Net carbs 56.12g 90.9g Maple sugar
Carbs 61.22g 90.9g Maple sugar
Magnesium 29mg 19mg Macaroon
Calcium 5mg 90mg Maple sugar
Potassium 123mg 274mg Maple sugar
Iron 0.82mg 1.61mg Maple sugar
Sugar 45.16g 84.87g Macaroon
Fiber 5.1g 0g Macaroon
Copper 0.269mg 0.099mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.73mg 6.06mg Maple sugar
Phosphorus 68mg 3mg Macaroon
Sodium 241mg 11mg Maple sugar
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0mg Macaroon
Manganese 4.422mg Maple sugar
Selenium 6.8µg 0.8µg Macaroon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.009mg Macaroon
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.013mg Macaroon
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.04mg Macaroon
Vitamin B5 0.048mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.003mg Macaroon
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0µg Macaroon
Folate 3µg 0µg Macaroon
Choline 9.1mg 2.1mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 20.099g 0.036g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 0.064g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.1g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Maple sugar
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%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
91%
Maple sugar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.063g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macaroon
Macaroon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.