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Custard vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Custard and Macaroon different?

  • Custard is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin D, however, Macaroon is richer in Copper, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Macaroon is 90% higher.
  • Macaroon has less Cholesterol.

Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk and Cookies, coconut macaroon are the varieties 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.
Contains more Calcium +2680%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.2%
Contains more Potassium +68.3%
Contains less Sodium -65.1%
Contains more Iron +141.2%
Contains more Magnesium +81.3%
Contains more Zinc +43.1%
Contains more Copper +796.7%
Contains more Selenium +13.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 13% 12% 56% 19% 11% 14% 10% 1% 33%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Contains more Calcium +2680%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.2%
Contains more Potassium +68.3%
Contains less Sodium -65.1%
Contains more Iron +141.2%
Contains more Magnesium +81.3%
Contains more Zinc +43.1%
Contains more Copper +796.7%
Contains more Selenium +13.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +205%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +266.7%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +450%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 2% 36% 1% 16% 51% 3% 42% 15% 7% 65% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 5% 14% 5% 0% 23% 3% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +205%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +266.7%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +450%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +32.1%
Contains more Water +538.7%
Contains more Fats +463.8%
Contains more Carbs +247.8%
Contains more Other +78.1%
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 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 Protein +32.1%
Contains more Water +538.7%
Contains more Fats +463.8%
Contains more Carbs +247.8%
Contains more Other +78.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +159.6%
59% 32% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.312 g
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +159.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard Macaroon Opinion
Net carbs 17.6g 56.12g Macaroon
Protein 3.99g 3.02g Custard
Fats 4g 22.55g Macaroon
Carbs 17.6g 61.22g Macaroon
Calories 122kcal 460kcal Macaroon
Sugar 4.82g 45.16g Custard
Fiber 0g 5.1g Macaroon
Calcium 139mg 5mg Custard
Iron 0.34mg 0.82mg Macaroon
Magnesium 16mg 29mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 130mg 68mg Custard
Potassium 207mg 123mg Custard
Sodium 84mg 241mg Custard
Zinc 0.51mg 0.73mg Macaroon
Copper 0.03mg 0.269mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.007mg Custard
Selenium 6µg 6.8µg Macaroon
Vitamin A 182IU 0IU Custard
Vitamin A RAE 52µg 0µg Custard
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.19mg Macaroon
Vitamin D 47IU 0IU Custard
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Custard
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Custard
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.02mg Custard
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.06mg Custard
Vitamin B3 0.132mg 0.22mg Macaroon
Vitamin B5 0.699mg Custard
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.096mg Macaroon
Folate 9µg 3µg Custard
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0µg Custard
Vitamin K 0.2µg 1.1µg Macaroon
Tryptophan 0.082mg Custard
Threonine 0.192mg Custard
Isoleucine 0.207mg Custard
Leucine 0.337mg Custard
Lysine 0.214mg Custard
Methionine 0.091mg Custard
Phenylalanine 0.173mg Custard
Valine 0.233mg Custard
Histidine 0.092mg Custard
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 2.032g 20.099g Custard
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Custard
Monounsaturated Fat 1.127g 1.61g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.312g 0.81g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Custard Macaroon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Custard
4%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Custard
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard
Custard is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 157mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Custard
Custard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.067g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Custard
Custard is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.