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Macaroon vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between macaroon and molasses

  • Macaroon has more fiber; however, molasses are higher in magnesium, iron, vitamin B6, potassium, copper, selenium, and calcium.
  • Macaroon covers your daily need for saturated fat, 100% more than molasses.
  • Molasses have less saturated fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, coconut macaroon and Molasses.

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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 173% 62% 129% 177% 162% 7.9% 13% 4.8% 200% 97%
Contains more ZincZinc +151.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +119.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +734.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1090.2%
Contains more IronIron +475.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +81%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +161.8%

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% 10% 0.46% 17% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +322.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +597.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +46.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +22450%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.1%
Contains more WaterWater +90.2%
Contains more OtherOther +93%

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 0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4931.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1520%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Molasses DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.099g 0.018g 91%
Manganese 1.53mg 67%
Magnesium 29mg 242mg 51%
Iron 0.82mg 4.72mg 49%
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.67mg 44%
Potassium 123mg 1464mg 39%
Fats 22.55g 0.1g 35%
Copper 0.269mg 0.487mg 24%
Calcium 5mg 205mg 20%
Fiber 5.1g 0g 20%
Selenium 6.8µg 17.8µg 20%
Fructose 12.79g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.804mg 16%
Calories 460kcal 290kcal 9%
Sodium 241mg 37mg 9%
Protein 3.02g 0g 6%
Phosphorus 68mg 31mg 5%
Carbs 61.22g 74.73g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.05g 5%
Zinc 0.73mg 0.29mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.002mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.93mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.61g 0.032g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.041mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0µg 1%
Folate 3µg 0µg 1%
Choline 9.1mg 13.3mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 56.12g 74.73g N/A
Sugar 45.16g 74.72g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Molasses
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
18%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 204mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.081g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Molasses
Molasses is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.