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Fruit preserves vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fruit preserves and Macaroon?

  • Fruit preserves are richer in Vitamin C, while Macaroon is higher in Copper, Fiber, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Macaroon's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 100% higher.
  • Fruit preserves are lower in Sodium.

We used Jams and preserves and Cookies, coconut macaroon types in this comparison.

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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 2.9% 6% 6.8% 18% 33% 1.6% 8.1% 4.2% 5.2% 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 +300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +625%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.7%
Contains more IronIron +67.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +169%
Contains more ZincZinc +1116.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +257.9%
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 29% 0% 2.4% 0% 4% 18% 0.68% 1.2% 4.6% 0% 0% 8.3% 5.6%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +266.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +511.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +380%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 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 CarbsCarbs +12.5%
Contains more WaterWater +165%
Contains more ProteinProtein +716.2%
Contains more FatsFats +32114.3%
Contains more OtherOther +643.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 79%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 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 -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4136.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fruit preserves 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 Fruit preserves Macaroon Opinion
Calories 278kcal 460kcal Macaroon
Protein 0.37g 3.02g Macaroon
Fats 0.07g 22.55g Macaroon
Vitamin C 8.8mg 0mg Fruit preserves
Net carbs 67.76g 56.12g Fruit preserves
Carbs 68.86g 61.22g Fruit preserves
Magnesium 4mg 29mg Macaroon
Calcium 20mg 5mg Fruit preserves
Potassium 77mg 123mg Macaroon
Iron 0.49mg 0.82mg Macaroon
Sugar 48.5g 45.16g Macaroon
Fiber 1.1g 5.1g Macaroon
Copper 0.1mg 0.269mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.06mg 0.73mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 19mg 68mg Macaroon
Sodium 32mg 241mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.19mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.04mg Fruit preserves
Selenium 2µg 6.8µg Macaroon
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.02mg Macaroon
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.06mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B3 0.036mg 0.22mg Macaroon
Vitamin B5 0.02mg Fruit preserves
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.096mg Macaroon
Vitamin K 0µg 1.1µg Macaroon
Folate 11µg 3µg Fruit preserves
Choline 10.2mg 9.1mg Fruit preserves
Saturated Fat 0.01g 20.099g Fruit preserves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.038g 1.61g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.81g Macaroon
Tryptophan 0.008mg Fruit preserves
Threonine 0.023mg Fruit preserves
Isoleucine 0.017mg Fruit preserves
Leucine 0.037mg Fruit preserves
Lysine 0.03mg Fruit preserves
Methionine 0.001mg Fruit preserves
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Valine 0.021mg Fruit preserves
Histidine 0.014mg Fruit preserves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fruit preserves 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
6%
Fruit preserves
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Fruit preserves
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.34g)
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?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves contains less Sodium (difference - 209mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.089g)
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. Fruit preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/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.