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Macaroon vs. Sorghum syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Macaroon and Sorghum syrup

  • Macaroon is richer in Fiber, Copper, and Selenium, yet Sorghum syrup is richer in Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, Magnesium, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Macaroon is 100% higher.
  • Sorghum syrup contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, coconut macaroon and Syrups, sorghum.

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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 71% 45% 88% 143% 43% 11% 24% 1% 200% 9.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +106.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +78%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +244.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +713%
Contains more IronIron +363.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%

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% 25% 36% 1.9% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +120%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +597.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +46.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~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% 23% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 74.9 g
Water: 22.7 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.3%
Contains more WaterWater +97.4%
Contains more OtherOther +40.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Sorghum syrup Opinion
Calories 460kcal 290kcal Macaroon
Protein 3.02g 0g Macaroon
Fats 22.55g 0g Macaroon
Net carbs 56.12g 74.9g Sorghum syrup
Carbs 61.22g 74.9g Sorghum syrup
Magnesium 29mg 100mg Sorghum syrup
Calcium 5mg 150mg Sorghum syrup
Potassium 123mg 1000mg Sorghum syrup
Iron 0.82mg 3.8mg Sorghum syrup
Sugar 45.16g 74.9g Macaroon
Fiber 5.1g 0g Macaroon
Copper 0.269mg 0.13mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.73mg 0.41mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 68mg 56mg Macaroon
Sodium 241mg 8mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0mg Macaroon
Manganese 1.53mg Sorghum syrup
Selenium 6.8µg 1.7µg Macaroon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.1mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.155mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.1mg Macaroon
Vitamin B5 0.804mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.67mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0µg Macaroon
Folate 3µg 0µg Macaroon
Choline 9.1mg 13.3mg Sorghum syrup
Saturated Fat 20.099g 0g Sorghum syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 0g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Sorghum syrup
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
21%
Sorghum syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
64%
Sorghum syrup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.099g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.74g)
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 ($)
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.
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. Sorghum syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169662/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.