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Macaroon vs. White bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are macaroon and white bread different?

  • Macaroon has more copper; however, white bread is richer in vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, selenium, folate, vitamin B2, and calcium.
  • Macaroon covers your daily need for saturated fat, 97% more than white bread.
  • Macaroon has 3 times more copper than white bread. Macaroon has 0.269mg of copper, while white bread has 0.101mg.
  • White bread contains less saturated fat.
  • White bread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of white bread is 73, while the glycemic index of macaroon is 32.

Cookies, coconut macaroon and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) 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 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +166.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2780%
Contains more IronIron +340.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +223.5%
~equal in Potassium ~126mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.74mg

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% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +450%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2565%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +305%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2072.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +3600%
Contains more CholineCholine +60.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.087mg
~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
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more FatsFats +577.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +193%
Contains more WaterWater +216.7%
Contains more OtherOther +15.8%

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
24% 21% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +168.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +97.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon White bread DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.099g 0.698g 88%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.533mg 43%
Iron 0.82mg 3.61mg 35%
Fats 22.55g 3.33g 30%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 4.78mg 29%
Selenium 6.8µg 22µg 28%
Folate 3µg 111µg 27%
Manganese 0.536mg 23%
Copper 0.269mg 0.101mg 19%
Starch 37.17g 15%
Calcium 5mg 144mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.243mg 14%
Protein 3.02g 8.85g 12%
Sodium 241mg 490mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 11%
Calories 460kcal 266kcal 10%
Fiber 5.1g 2.7g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 1.602g 5%
Carbs 61.22g 49.42g 4%
Phosphorus 68mg 98mg 4%
Fructose 2.43g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.61g 0.599g 3%
Magnesium 29mg 23mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.087mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0.2µg 1%
Choline 9.1mg 14.6mg 1%
Net carbs 56.12g 46.72g N/A
Potassium 123mg 126mg 0%
Sugar 45.16g 5.67g N/A
Zinc 0.73mg 0.74mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.22mg 0%
Trans fat 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macaroon White bread
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
33%
White bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
56%
White bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
White bread
White bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.401g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White bread
White bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White bread
White bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 249mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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. White bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.