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Fruitcake vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are fruitcake and macaroon different?

  • Fruitcake is higher in iron; however, macaroon is richer in copper, selenium, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for macaroon is 95% higher.
  • Fruitcake contains 7 times more folate than macaroon. While fruitcake contains 20µg of folate, macaroon contains only 3µg.
  • Fruitcake has less sodium.
  • Macaroon has a lower glycemic index (32) than fruitcake (53).

Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 9.9% 14% 78% 17% 7.4% 22% 13% 29% 11%
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 +560%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.4%
Contains more IronIron +152.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +438%
Contains more ZincZinc +170.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +240%

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 1.7% 2.3% 18% 0% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 1.3% 3.8% 15% 4.9%
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 +373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +259.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +36.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +108.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~9.1mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 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 +120%
Contains more FatsFats +147.8%
Contains more OtherOther +55.5%
~equal in Protein ~3.02g
~equal in Carbs ~61.22g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 49% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.048 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.323 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 -94.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +160.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +310.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Macaroon DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.048g 20.099g 87%
Copper 0.05mg 0.269mg 24%
Fats 9.1g 22.55g 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 0.81g 17%
Iron 2.07mg 0.82mg 16%
Manganese 0.22mg 10%
Selenium 2µg 6.8µg 9%
Calories 324kcal 460kcal 7%
Fiber 3.7g 5.1g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 4.2g 1.61g 6%
Sodium 101mg 241mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.19mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.096mg 4%
Folate 20µg 3µg 4%
Zinc 0.27mg 0.73mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 0.22mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.06mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.02mg 3%
Magnesium 16mg 29mg 3%
Calcium 33mg 5mg 3%
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg 2%
Phosphorus 52mg 68mg 2%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Potassium 153mg 123mg 1%
Protein 2.9g 3.02g 0%
Carbs 61.6g 61.22g 0%
Net carbs 57.9g 56.12g N/A
Sugar 27.42g 45.16g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1.1µg 0%
Choline 8.9mg 9.1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.102mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0%
Leucine 0.206mg 0%
Lysine 0.121mg 0%
Methionine 0.059mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0%
Histidine 0.071mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake 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
9%
Fruitcake
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.051g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.