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Sugar substitute vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sugar substitute and Macaroon different?

  • Sugar substitute has more Calcium, however, Macaroon is richer in Copper, Fiber, Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Sugar substitute covers your daily need of Calcium 87% more than Macaroon.
  • Sugar substitute has 2 times more Sodium than Macaroon. Sugar substitute has 572mg of Sodium, while Macaroon has 241mg.

Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Cookies, coconut macaroon types were 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 +17480%
Contains more Iron +412.5%
Contains more Magnesium +383.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +750%
Contains more Potassium +215.4%
Contains less Sodium -57.9%
Contains more Zinc +1725%
Contains more Copper +3742.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Contains more Calcium +17480%
Contains more Iron +412.5%
Contains more Magnesium +383.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +750%
Contains more Potassium +215.4%
Contains less Sodium -57.9%
Contains more Zinc +1725%
Contains more Copper +3742.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +540%
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% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 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 B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +540%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +38.5%
Contains more Other +135.7%
Contains more Protein +46.6%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +25.8%
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 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 +38.5%
Contains more Other +135.7%
Contains more Protein +46.6%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +25.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Macaroon Opinion
Net carbs 84.17g 56.12g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 3.02g Macaroon
Fats 0g 22.55g Macaroon
Carbs 84.77g 61.22g Sugar substitute
Calories 347kcal 460kcal Macaroon
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 4.03g 45.16g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0.6g 5.1g Macaroon
Calcium 879mg 5mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.16mg 0.82mg Macaroon
Magnesium 6mg 29mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 8mg 68mg Macaroon
Potassium 39mg 123mg Macaroon
Sodium 572mg 241mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.04mg 0.73mg Macaroon
Copper 0.007mg 0.269mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.022mg Sugar substitute
Selenium 6.8µg Macaroon
Vitamin E 0.19mg Macaroon
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.02mg Macaroon
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.06mg Macaroon
Vitamin B3 0.22mg Macaroon
Vitamin B5 0.08mg Sugar substitute
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.096mg Macaroon
Folate 3µg Macaroon
Vitamin K 1.1µg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 20.099g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute 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%
Sugar substitute
4%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.13g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.099g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 331mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macaroon
Macaroon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macaroon
Macaroon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.