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Macaroon vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between macaroon and margarine?

  • Macaroon is richer in copper, fiber, selenium, iron, and phosphorus, while margarine is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin E.
  • Margarine's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 77% higher.
  • Margarine is lower in sodium.
  • Macaroon has a higher glycemic index (32) than margarine (0).

We used Cookies, coconut macaroon and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt 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.
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 2.1% 0.9% 1.6% 2.3% 0% 0% 2.1% 0.26% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +866.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +583.3%
Contains more IronIron +1266.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1260%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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 0.67% 273% 180% 0% 2.5% 8.5% 0.43% 0% 2.1% 13% 233% 0.75% 6.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +856.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +966.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4636.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +8354.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +36.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

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
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1787.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +8645.7%
Contains more FatsFats +257.9%
Contains more WaterWater +43.7%
Contains more OtherOther +11.7%

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
19% 50% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 15.189 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.302 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -24.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2314.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2900.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Margarine DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 24.302g 157%
Monounsaturated fat 1.61g 38.877g 93%
Vitamin A 0µg 819µg 91%
Fats 22.55g 80.71g 89%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 93µg 77%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 9mg 59%
Copper 0.269mg 0mg 30%
Saturated fat 20.099g 15.189g 22%
Fiber 5.1g 0g 20%
Carbs 61.22g 0.7g 20%
Calories 460kcal 717kcal 13%
Selenium 6.8µg 0µg 12%
Sodium 241mg 2mg 10%
Iron 0.82mg 0.06mg 10%
Phosphorus 68mg 5mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.009mg 7%
Zinc 0.73mg 0mg 7%
Magnesium 29mg 3mg 6%
Protein 3.02g 0.16g 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.1µg 4%
Potassium 123mg 18mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.037mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.01mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.023mg 1%
Folate 3µg 1µg 1%
Choline 9.1mg 12.4mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 56.12g 0.7g N/A
Calcium 5mg 3mg 0%
Sugar 45.16g 0g N/A
Trans fat 14.89g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Margarine
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
55%
Margarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
1%
Margarine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 239mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macaroon
Macaroon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.