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Corn syrup vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Corn syrup and Macaroon different?

  • Corn syrup contains less Copper, Fiber, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Iron than Macaroon.
  • Macaroon covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 100% more than Corn syrup.

Syrups, corn, dark and Cookies, coconut macaroon 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 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +260%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +262.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +179.5%
Contains more IronIron +121.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +407.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1725%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +518.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +134.5%

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% 0% 0% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~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
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.7%
Contains more WaterWater +91.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +327.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Macaroon Opinion
Calories 286kcal 460kcal Macaroon
Protein 0g 3.02g Macaroon
Fats 0g 22.55g Macaroon
Net carbs 77.59g 56.12g Corn syrup
Carbs 77.59g 61.22g Corn syrup
Magnesium 8mg 29mg Macaroon
Calcium 18mg 5mg Corn syrup
Potassium 44mg 123mg Macaroon
Iron 0.37mg 0.82mg Macaroon
Sugar 77.59g 45.16g Macaroon
Fiber 0g 5.1g Macaroon
Copper 0.053mg 0.269mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.04mg 0.73mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 11mg 68mg Macaroon
Sodium 155mg 241mg Corn syrup
Vitamin E 0mg 0.19mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.1mg Corn syrup
Selenium 2.9µg 6.8µg Macaroon
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.02mg Macaroon
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.06mg Macaroon
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0.22mg Macaroon
Vitamin B5 0.023mg Corn syrup
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.096mg Macaroon
Vitamin K 0µg 1.1µg Macaroon
Folate 0µg 3µg Macaroon
Choline 13.3mg 9.1mg Corn syrup
Saturated Fat 0g 20.099g Corn syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 1.61g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.81g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Macaroon
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
1%
Corn syrup
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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 contains less Sodium?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.099g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/nutrients
  2. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.