Fruitcake vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
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.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| 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.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins |
|
||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
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?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruitcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.051g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruitcake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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.