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Macaroon vs. Praline — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Macaroon and Praline

  • Macaroon is higher in Selenium, and Fiber, yet Praline is higher in Copper, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Macaroon covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 89% more than Praline.
  • Macaroon contains 5 times more Sodium than Praline. While Macaroon contains 241mg of Sodium, Praline contains only 48mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Praline is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, coconut macaroon and Candies, praline, prepared-from-recipe.

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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.
Contains more Selenium +277.8%
Contains more Calcium +760%
Contains more Iron +57.3%
Contains more Magnesium +69%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.9%
Contains more Potassium +76.4%
Contains less Sodium -80.1%
Contains more Zinc +128.8%
Contains more Copper +83.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 49% 35% 45% 20% 7% 46% 165% 220% 10%
Contains more Selenium +277.8%
Contains more Calcium +760%
Contains more Iron +57.3%
Contains more Magnesium +69%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.9%
Contains more Potassium +76.4%
Contains less Sodium -80.1%
Contains more Zinc +128.8%
Contains more Copper +83.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +915%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.6%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +18.2%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 10% 0% 1% 51% 13% 8% 20% 18% 5% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +915%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +88.6%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +18.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +11%
Contains more Other +101.2%
Contains more Fats +14.9%
Equal in Protein - 3.3
Equal in Carbs - 59.59
Equal in Water - 10.36
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
3% 26% 60% 10%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 25.9 g
Carbs: 59.59 g
Water: 10.36 g
Other: 0.85 g
Contains more Water +11%
Contains more Other +101.2%
Contains more Fats +14.9%
Equal in Protein - 3.3
Equal in Carbs - 59.59
Equal in Water - 10.36

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +812%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +860.2%
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
9% 59% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.224 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.683 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.778 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +812%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +860.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Praline Opinion
Net carbs 56.12g 56.09g Macaroon
Protein 3.02g 3.3g Praline
Fats 22.55g 25.9g Praline
Carbs 61.22g 59.59g Macaroon
Calories 460kcal 485kcal Praline
Sugar 45.16g 55.79g Macaroon
Fiber 5.1g 3.5g Macaroon
Calcium 5mg 43mg Praline
Iron 0.82mg 1.29mg Praline
Magnesium 29mg 49mg Praline
Phosphorus 68mg 104mg Praline
Potassium 123mg 217mg Praline
Sodium 241mg 48mg Praline
Zinc 0.73mg 1.67mg Praline
Copper 0.269mg 0.494mg Praline
Manganese 1.682mg Praline
Selenium 6.8µg 1.8µg Macaroon
Vitamin A 0IU 19IU Praline
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Praline
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.5mg Praline
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Praline
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.203mg Praline
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.053mg Macaroon
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.415mg Praline
Vitamin B5 0.332mg Praline
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.077mg Macaroon
Folate 3µg 6µg Praline
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1.3µg Praline
Saturated Fat 20.099g 2.224g Praline
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 14.683g Praline
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 7.778g Praline

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Macaroon Praline
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
11%
Praline
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
61%
Praline

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Praline
Praline contains less Sodium (difference - 193mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Praline
Praline is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.875g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Praline
Praline is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Praline
Praline is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Praline - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168791/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.