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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 457mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.589g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.