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Macaroon vs. Skor bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Macaroon and Skor bar

  • Macaroon is higher in Copper, Fiber, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, yet Skor bar is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, and Vitamin K.
  • Macaroon covers your daily Copper needs 25% more than Skor bar.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Skor bar is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, coconut macaroon and Candies, HERSHEY'S SKOR Toffee Bar.

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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 7.1% 9% 14% 21% 13% 4.6% 26% 41% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +190%
Contains more IronIron +43.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +572.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +329.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.4%
~equal in Manganese ~0mg

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 1.7% 12% 12% 3% 5% 23% 2.4% 2.4% 5.1% 26% 22% 1.5% 1.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +336.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +193.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +205.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +681.8%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.02mg

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
3% 30% 64%
Protein: 3.13 g
Fats: 30.37 g
Carbs: 63.73 g
Water: 1.57 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more WaterWater +632.5%
Contains more OtherOther +42.5%
Contains more FatsFats +34.7%
~equal in Protein ~3.13g
~equal in Carbs ~63.73g

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
63% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.714 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.191 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +503.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +47%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~18.78g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Skor bar Opinion
Calories 460kcal 541kcal Skor bar
Protein 3.02g 3.13g Skor bar
Fats 22.55g 30.37g Skor bar
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Skor bar
Net carbs 56.12g 62.43g Skor bar
Carbs 61.22g 63.73g Skor bar
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg Macaroon
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Skor bar
Magnesium 29mg 10mg Macaroon
Calcium 5mg 30mg Skor bar
Potassium 123mg 153mg Skor bar
Iron 0.82mg 0.57mg Macaroon
Sugar 45.16g 59.89g Macaroon
Fiber 5.1g 1.3g Macaroon
Copper 0.269mg 0.04mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.73mg 0.17mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 68mg 61mg Macaroon
Sodium 241mg 317mg Macaroon
Vitamin A 0IU 204IU Skor bar
Vitamin A 0µg 61µg Skor bar
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.58mg Skor bar
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Skor bar
Selenium 6.8µg 0µg Macaroon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.02mg
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.1mg Skor bar
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.13mg Macaroon
Vitamin B5 0.04mg Skor bar
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.022mg Macaroon
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.21µg Skor bar
Vitamin K 1.1µg 8.6µg Skor bar
Folate 3µg 2µg Macaroon
Choline 9.1mg 3.1mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 20.099g 18.78g Skor bar
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 9.714g Skor bar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 1.191g Skor bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Skor bar
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
9%
Skor bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
14%
Skor bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skor bar
Skor bar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.319g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skor bar
Skor bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Skor bar
Skor bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Skor bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168757/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.