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Macaroon vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Macaroon and Sugar substitute different?

  • Macaroon has more Copper, Fiber, Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, however, Sugar substitute is richer in Calcium.
  • Sugar substitute covers your daily need of Calcium 87% more than Macaroon.
  • Macaroon has 38 times more Copper than Sugar substitute. Macaroon has 0.269mg of Copper, while Sugar substitute has 0.007mg.
  • Macaroon contains less Sodium.

Cookies, coconut macaroon and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown types were used 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 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +383.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +215.4%
Contains more IronIron +412.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +3742.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1725%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +750%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17480%

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% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +540%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.6%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +25.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38.5%
Contains more OtherOther +135.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Sugar substitute Opinion
Calories 460kcal 347kcal Macaroon
Protein 3.02g 2.06g Macaroon
Fats 22.55g 0g Macaroon
Net carbs 56.12g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Carbs 61.22g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Magnesium 29mg 6mg Macaroon
Calcium 5mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Potassium 123mg 39mg Macaroon
Iron 0.82mg 0.16mg Macaroon
Sugar 45.16g 4.03g Sugar substitute
Fiber 5.1g 0.6g Macaroon
Copper 0.269mg 0.007mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.73mg 0.04mg Macaroon
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Phosphorus 68mg 8mg Macaroon
Sodium 241mg 572mg Macaroon
Vitamin E 0.19mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.022mg Sugar substitute
Selenium 6.8µg Macaroon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.015mg Macaroon
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.015mg Macaroon
Vitamin B3 0.22mg Macaroon
Vitamin B5 0.08mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.015mg Macaroon
Vitamin K 1.1µg Macaroon
Folate 3µg Macaroon
Choline 9.1mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 20.099g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Sugar substitute
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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.13g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.099g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 331mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macaroon
Macaroon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macaroon
Macaroon is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.