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Maple sugar vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Maple sugar and Macaroon different?

  • Maple sugar is higher in Zinc, Iron, and Calcium, however, Macaroon is richer in Fiber, Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Macaroon is 100% higher.
  • Maple sugar contains 18 times more Calcium than Macaroon. While Maple sugar contains 90mg of Calcium, Macaroon contains only 5mg.
  • Maple sugar has less Sodium.

Sugars, maple 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 +1700%
Contains more Iron +96.3%
Contains more Potassium +122.8%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Zinc +730.1%
Contains more Magnesium +52.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +2166.7%
Contains more Copper +171.7%
Contains more Selenium +750%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 61% 14% 2% 25% 2% 166% 33% 577% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Contains more Calcium +1700%
Contains more Iron +96.3%
Contains more Potassium +122.8%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Zinc +730.1%
Contains more Magnesium +52.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +2166.7%
Contains more Copper +171.7%
Contains more Selenium +750%

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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3100%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3100%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +48.5%
Contains more Protein +2920%
Contains more Fats +11175%
Contains more Water +43.8%
Contains more Other +113.8%
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 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 Carbs +48.5%
Contains more Protein +2920%
Contains more Fats +11175%
Contains more Water +43.8%
Contains more Other +113.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2415.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +710%
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2415.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +710%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple sugar Macaroon Opinion
Net carbs 90.9g 56.12g Maple sugar
Protein 0.1g 3.02g Macaroon
Fats 0.2g 22.55g Macaroon
Carbs 90.9g 61.22g Maple sugar
Calories 354kcal 460kcal Macaroon
Sugar 84.87g 45.16g Macaroon
Fiber 0g 5.1g Macaroon
Calcium 90mg 5mg Maple sugar
Iron 1.61mg 0.82mg Maple sugar
Magnesium 19mg 29mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 3mg 68mg Macaroon
Potassium 274mg 123mg Maple sugar
Sodium 11mg 241mg Maple sugar
Zinc 6.06mg 0.73mg Maple sugar
Copper 0.099mg 0.269mg Macaroon
Manganese 4.422mg Maple sugar
Selenium 0.8µg 6.8µg Macaroon
Vitamin E 0mg 0.19mg Macaroon
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.02mg Macaroon
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.06mg Macaroon
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 0.22mg Macaroon
Vitamin B5 0.048mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.096mg Macaroon
Folate 0µg 3µg Macaroon
Vitamin K 0µg 1.1µg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 0.036g 20.099g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 1.61g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 0.81g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maple sugar 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
1%
Maple sugar
4%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Maple sugar
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.063g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macaroon
Macaroon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.