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Sorghum syrup vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sorghum syrup and Macaroon

  • Sorghum syrup is richer in Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, Magnesium, and Calcium, yet Macaroon is richer in Fiber, Copper, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Macaroon is 100% higher.
  • Sorghum syrup contains 30 times more Calcium than Macaroon. Sorghum syrup contains 150mg of Calcium, while Macaroon contains 5mg.
  • Sorghum syrup contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Syrups, sorghum and Cookies, coconut macaroon.

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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 71% 45% 88% 143% 43% 11% 24% 1% 200% 9.3%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +244.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +713%
Contains more IronIron +363.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +106.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +78%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%

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% 0% 0% 25% 36% 1.9% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +597.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +120%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 23% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 74.9 g
Water: 22.7 g
Other: 2.4 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 +22.3%
Contains more WaterWater +97.4%
Contains more OtherOther +40.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sorghum syrup Macaroon Opinion
Calories 290kcal 460kcal Macaroon
Protein 0g 3.02g Macaroon
Fats 0g 22.55g Macaroon
Net carbs 74.9g 56.12g Sorghum syrup
Carbs 74.9g 61.22g Sorghum syrup
Magnesium 100mg 29mg Sorghum syrup
Calcium 150mg 5mg Sorghum syrup
Potassium 1000mg 123mg Sorghum syrup
Iron 3.8mg 0.82mg Sorghum syrup
Sugar 74.9g 45.16g Macaroon
Fiber 0g 5.1g Macaroon
Copper 0.13mg 0.269mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.41mg 0.73mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 56mg 68mg Macaroon
Sodium 8mg 241mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin E 0mg 0.19mg Macaroon
Manganese 1.53mg Sorghum syrup
Selenium 1.7µg 6.8µg Macaroon
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.02mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.06mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.22mg Macaroon
Vitamin B5 0.804mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin B6 0.67mg 0.096mg Sorghum syrup
Vitamin K 0µg 1.1µg Macaroon
Folate 0µg 3µg Macaroon
Choline 13.3mg 9.1mg Sorghum syrup
Saturated Fat 0g 20.099g Sorghum syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 1.61g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.81g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sorghum syrup 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
21%
Sorghum syrup
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Sorghum syrup
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.099g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sorghum syrup
Sorghum syrup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.74g)
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 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.
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. Sorghum syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169662/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.