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Raisin vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between raisins and macaroon?

  • Raisins are higher in potassium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, copper, and vitamin B2; however, macaroon is richer in selenium and fiber.
  • Macaroon's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 100% more.
  • Macaroon contains 6 times less potassium than raisins. Raisins contain 749mg of potassium, while macaroon contains 123mg.
  • Raisins have less sodium.
  • Macaroon has a lower glycemic index (32) than raisins (64).

We used Raisins, seedless 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.
Raisin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 15% 66% 71% 106% 6% 43% 1.4% 39% 3.3%
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 +900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +508.9%
Contains more IronIron +129.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +231.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1033.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~29mg

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.
Raisin
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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 7.7% 0% 2.4% 0% 27% 29% 14% 5.7% 40% 0% 8.8% 3.8% 6.1%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +430%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +248.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +218.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +22%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +58.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Raisin
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3% 79% 15% 2%
Protein: 3.07 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 79.18 g
Water: 15.43 g
Other: 1.86 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 +29.3%
Contains more WaterWater +34.2%
Contains more FatsFats +4802.2%
~equal in Protein ~3.02g
~equal in Other ~1.71g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Raisin
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40% 35% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.058 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.037 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 -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3056.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2089.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Raisin Macaroon DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.058g 20.099g 91%
Fructose 29.68g 37%
Fats 0.46g 22.55g 34%
Potassium 749mg 123mg 18%
Iron 1.88mg 0.82mg 13%
Manganese 0.299mg 13%
Selenium 0.6µg 6.8µg 11%
Sodium 11mg 241mg 10%
Calories 299kcal 460kcal 8%
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.02mg 7%
Carbs 79.18g 61.22g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.096mg 6%
Fiber 3.7g 5.1g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.037g 0.81g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.06mg 5%
Phosphorus 101mg 68mg 5%
Zinc 0.22mg 0.73mg 5%
Copper 0.318mg 0.269mg 5%
Calcium 50mg 5mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.051g 1.61g 4%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.766mg 0.22mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.5µg 1.1µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.095mg 2%
Starch 2.7g 1%
Magnesium 32mg 29mg 1%
Folate 5µg 3µg 1%
Protein 3.07g 3.02g 0%
Net carbs 75.48g 56.12g N/A
Sugar 59.19g 45.16g N/A
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.19mg 0%
Choline 11.1mg 9.1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.05mg 0%
Threonine 0.077mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.057mg 0%
Leucine 0.096mg 0%
Lysine 0.084mg 0%
Methionine 0.021mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0%
Valine 0.083mg 0%
Histidine 0.072mg 0%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Raisin 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
11%
Raisin
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Raisin
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Raisin
Raisin contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Raisin
Raisin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.041g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Raisin
Raisin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Raisin
Raisin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Raisin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168165/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.