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Peanut butter vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Peanut butter and Macaroon?

  • The amount of Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Folate, Copper, Zinc, and Potassium in Peanut butter is higher than in Macaroon.
  • Peanut butter's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 81% more.
  • Macaroon contains 48 times less Vitamin E than Peanut butter. Peanut butter contains 9.1mg of Vitamin E, while Macaroon contains 0.19mg.
  • Peanut butter has less Saturated Fat.

We used Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt and Cookies, coconut macaroon types 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 120% 15% 49% 65% 141% 68% 144% 2.2% 217% 22%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +479.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +880%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +353.7%
Contains more IronIron +112.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +56.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +243.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +392.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +65.9%

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 0% 0% 182% 0% 38% 44% 246% 68% 102% 0% 0.75% 65% 34%
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 +4689.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5860%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +359.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +2800%
Contains more CholineCholine +592.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +266.7%
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~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 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 ProteinProtein +635.4%
Contains more FatsFats +127.8%
Contains more OtherOther +69%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +174.4%
Contains more WaterWater +835%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.535 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 -48.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1511.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1447.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut butter Macaroon Opinion
Calories 598kcal 460kcal Peanut butter
Protein 22.21g 3.02g Peanut butter
Fats 51.36g 22.55g Peanut butter
Net carbs 17.31g 56.12g Macaroon
Carbs 22.31g 61.22g Macaroon
Magnesium 168mg 29mg Peanut butter
Calcium 49mg 5mg Peanut butter
Potassium 558mg 123mg Peanut butter
Iron 1.74mg 0.82mg Peanut butter
Sugar 10.49g 45.16g Peanut butter
Fiber 5g 5.1g Macaroon
Copper 0.422mg 0.269mg Peanut butter
Zinc 2.51mg 0.73mg Peanut butter
Starch 3.56g Peanut butter
Phosphorus 335mg 68mg Peanut butter
Sodium 17mg 241mg Peanut butter
Vitamin E 9.1mg 0.19mg Peanut butter
Manganese 1.665mg Peanut butter
Selenium 4.1µg 6.8µg Macaroon
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.02mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.06mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B3 13.112mg 0.22mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 1.137mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.441mg 0.096mg Peanut butter
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.1µg Macaroon
Folate 87µg 3µg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0.075g Macaroon
Choline 63mg 9.1mg Peanut butter
Saturated Fat 10.325g 20.099g Peanut butter
Monounsaturated Fat 25.941g 1.61g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 12.535g 0.81g Peanut butter
Tryptophan 0.231mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.525mg Peanut butter
Isoleucine 0.616mg Peanut butter
Leucine 1.546mg Peanut butter
Lysine 0.681mg Peanut butter
Methionine 0.265mg Peanut butter
Phenylalanine 1.202mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.782mg Peanut butter
Histidine 0.557mg Peanut butter
Fructose 0.12g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g Peanut butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peanut butter 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
60%
Peanut butter
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Peanut butter
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.774g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.