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Icing vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Icing and Macaroon different?

  • Icing is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E, however, Macaroon is richer in Copper, Fiber, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Macaroon is 86% higher.
  • Icing contains 12 times more Vitamin K than Macaroon. While Icing contains 13µg of Vitamin K, Macaroon contains only 1.1µg.
  • Icing has less Saturated Fat.

Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat 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.
Icing
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 3% 6% 0% 1.9% 7.7% 24% 0% 0.55%
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 less SodiumSodium -23.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +261.8%
Contains more IronIron +412.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +942.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +277.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6700%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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.
Icing
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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% 31% 0% 2.5% 70% 4.1% 3.3% 0% 0% 33% 6% 1.3%
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 EVitamin E +705.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +403.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1081.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +295.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.22mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
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16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 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 +31%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +38.9%
Contains more OtherOther +111.1%
~equal in Carbs ~61.22g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
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19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.951 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 -85.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +201.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +881.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Icing Macaroon Opinion
Calories 418kcal 460kcal Macaroon
Protein 0g 3.02g Macaroon
Fats 16.23g 22.55g Macaroon
Net carbs 67.89g 56.12g Icing
Carbs 67.89g 61.22g Icing
Magnesium 1mg 29mg Macaroon
Calcium 3mg 5mg Macaroon
Potassium 34mg 123mg Macaroon
Iron 0.16mg 0.82mg Macaroon
Sugar 63.1g 45.16g Macaroon
Fiber 0g 5.1g Macaroon
Copper 0mg 0.269mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.07mg 0.73mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 18mg 68mg Macaroon
Sodium 184mg 241mg Icing
Vitamin E 1.53mg 0.19mg Icing
Selenium 0.1µg 6.8µg Macaroon
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.02mg Macaroon
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.06mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.22mg
Vitamin B5 0.055mg Icing
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.096mg Macaroon
Vitamin K 13µg 1.1µg Icing
Folate 8µg 3µg Icing
Choline 2.3mg 9.1mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 2.974g 20.099g Icing
Monounsaturated Fat 4.86g 1.61g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 7.951g 0.81g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Icing 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
12%
Icing
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Icing
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macaroon
Macaroon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Icing
Icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.125g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.