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Cranberries vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between cranberries and macaroon?

  • Cranberries are higher in vitamin C and vitamin E; however, macaroon is richer in copper, selenium, phosphorus, iron, fiber, and zinc.
  • Macaroon's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 100% more.
  • Cranberries have less sodium.
  • Macaroon has a lower glycemic index (32) than cranberries (45).

We used Cranberries, raw and Cookies, coconut macaroon types 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 4.3% 2.4% 7.1% 8.6% 19% 2.5% 4.7% 0.26% 35% 0.55%
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 +60%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +383.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.8%
Contains more IronIron +256.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +380.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +711.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +518.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6700%

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 47% 1% 26% 0% 3% 4.6% 1.9% 18% 13% 0% 13% 0.75% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +594.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +117.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +68.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +65.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 87%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 11.97 g
Water: 87.32 g
Other: 0.12 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 WaterWater +659.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +556.5%
Contains more FatsFats +17246.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +411.4%
Contains more OtherOther +1325%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 22% 68%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.008 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.055 g
89% 7% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8844.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1372.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cranberries Macaroon DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.008g 20.099g 91%
Fats 0.13g 22.55g 34%
Copper 0.056mg 0.269mg 24%
Calories 46kcal 460kcal 21%
Carbs 11.97g 61.22g 16%
Vitamin C 14mg 0mg 16%
Selenium 0.1µg 6.8µg 12%
Manganese 0.267mg 12%
Sodium 2mg 241mg 10%
Phosphorus 11mg 68mg 8%
Vitamin E 1.32mg 0.19mg 8%
Iron 0.23mg 0.82mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 6%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.73mg 6%
Fiber 3.6g 5.1g 6%
Magnesium 6mg 29mg 5%
Protein 0.46g 3.02g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 0.81g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.018g 1.61g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.096mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.06mg 3%
Vitamin K 5µg 1.1µg 3%
Folate 1µg 3µg 1%
Choline 5.5mg 9.1mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.02mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.101mg 0.22mg 1%
Potassium 80mg 123mg 1%
Fructose 0.67g 1%
Net carbs 8.37g 56.12g N/A
Calcium 8mg 5mg 0%
Sugar 4.27g 45.16g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0%
Threonine 0.028mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.033mg 0%
Leucine 0.053mg 0%
Lysine 0.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.003mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0%
Valine 0.045mg 0%
Histidine 0.018mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cranberries 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
10%
Cranberries
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cranberries
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Macaroon
Macaroon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cranberries
Cranberries is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberries
Cranberries contains less Sodium (difference - 239mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cranberries
Cranberries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.091g)
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 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. Cranberries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171722/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.