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Crouton vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between crouton and macaroon

  • Crouton has more selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B2, and calcium, while macaroon has more copper.
  • Macaroon's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 93% higher.
  • Macaroon contains 44 times less folate than crouton. Crouton contains 132µg of folate, while macaroon contains 3µg.
  • The amount of sodium in macaroon is lower.
  • Macaroon has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of macaroon is 32, while the glycemic index of crouton is 72.

The food types used in this comparison are Croutons, plain and Cookies, coconut macaroon.

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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 22% 23% 11% 153% 54% 24% 49% 91% 65% 205%
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 +1420%
Contains more IronIron +397.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +451.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +65%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~29mg
~equal in Potassium ~123mg

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% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 0% 0% 99% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +3015%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +353.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2372.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +4300%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +269.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 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 ProteinProtein +294%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.1%
Contains more OtherOther +46.2%
Contains more FatsFats +241.7%
Contains more WaterWater +109.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 52% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.273 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 -92.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +90%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +57.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Macaroon DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.51g 20.099g 84%
Selenium 37.5µg 6.8µg 56%
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.02mg 50%
Iron 4.08mg 0.82mg 41%
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 0.22mg 33%
Folate 132µg 3µg 32%
Fats 6.6g 22.55g 25%
Manganese 0.5mg 22%
Sodium 698mg 241mg 20%
Protein 11.9g 3.02g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.06mg 16%
Copper 0.163mg 0.269mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 9%
Calcium 76mg 5mg 7%
Phosphorus 115mg 68mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.096mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 3.059g 1.61g 4%
Carbs 73.5g 61.22g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 0.81g 3%
Calories 407kcal 460kcal 3%
Choline 9.1mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Zinc 0.89mg 0.73mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Net carbs 68.4g 56.12g N/A
Magnesium 31mg 29mg 0%
Potassium 124mg 123mg 0%
Sugar 45.16g N/A
Fiber 5.1g 5.1g 0%
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.337mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 0.832mg 0%
Lysine 0.278mg 0%
Methionine 0.211mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 0%
Valine 0.514mg 0%
Histidine 0.255mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crouton 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
35%
Crouton
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 457mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.589g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.