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Macaroon vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between macaroon and peanut butter?

  • The amount of vitamin B3, vitamin E, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B6, folate, copper, zinc, and potassium in peanut butter is higher than in macaroon.
  • Peanut butter's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 81% more.
  • Peanut butter contains 2 times less saturated fat than macaroon. Macaroon contains 20.099g of saturated fat, while peanut butter contains 10.325g.
  • Peanut butter has a lower glycemic index (14) than macaroon (32).

We used Cookies, coconut macaroon and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt types 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 120% 15% 49% 65% 141% 68% 144% 2.2% 217% 22%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +65.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +479.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +880%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +353.7%
Contains more IronIron +112.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +56.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +243.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +392.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%

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% 182% 0% 38% 44% 246% 68% 102% 0% 0.75% 65% 34%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4689.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5860%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +359.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +2800%
Contains more CholineCholine +592.3%
~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
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +174.4%
Contains more WaterWater +835%
Contains more ProteinProtein +635.4%
Contains more FatsFats +127.8%
Contains more OtherOther +69%

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
21% 53% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.535 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1511.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1447.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Peanut butter DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 13.112mg 81%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 12.535g 78%
Manganese 1.665mg 72%
Monounsaturated fat 1.61g 25.941g 61%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 9.1mg 59%
Fats 22.55g 51.36g 44%
Saturated fat 20.099g 10.325g 44%
Phosphorus 68mg 335mg 38%
Protein 3.02g 22.21g 38%
Magnesium 29mg 168mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.441mg 27%
Vitamin B5 1.137mg 23%
Folate 3µg 87µg 21%
Copper 0.269mg 0.422mg 17%
Zinc 0.73mg 2.51mg 16%
Potassium 123mg 558mg 13%
Carbs 61.22g 22.31g 13%
Iron 0.82mg 1.74mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.15mg 11%
Choline 9.1mg 63mg 10%
Sodium 241mg 17mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.192mg 10%
Calories 460kcal 598kcal 7%
Selenium 6.8µg 4.1µg 5%
Calcium 5mg 49mg 4%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0.3µg 1%
Starch 3.56g 1%
Net carbs 56.12g 17.31g N/A
Sugar 45.16g 10.49g N/A
Fiber 5.1g 5g 0%
Trans fat 0.075g N/A
Tryptophan 0.231mg 0%
Threonine 0.525mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.616mg 0%
Leucine 1.546mg 0%
Lysine 0.681mg 0%
Methionine 0.265mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.202mg 0%
Valine 0.782mg 0%
Histidine 0.557mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Peanut butter
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
60%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.774g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.