Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Twizzlers vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Differences between twizzlers and macaroon

  • Twizzlers contain less fiber, iron, phosphorus, and polyunsaturated fat than macaroon.
  • Macaroon's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 98% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, TWIZZLERS NIBS CHERRY BITS and Cookies, coconut macaroon.

Infographic

Twizzlers vs Macaroon infographic
Infographic link

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 0% 2.4% 3.3% 11% 0% 0% 10% 25% 0% 0%
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 +60%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +232.4%
Contains more IronIron +192.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +183.3%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 3% 79% 15%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 2.64 g
Carbs: 79.37 g
Water: 15 g
Other: 0.69 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 +29.6%
Contains more WaterWater +30.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.3%
Contains more FatsFats +754.2%
Contains more OtherOther +147.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 73% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.14 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 -97.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +478.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Twizzlers Macaroon DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.54g 20.099g 89%
Fats 2.64g 22.55g 31%
Copper 0.269mg 30%
Fiber 0.6g 5.1g 18%
Selenium 6.8µg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 7%
Magnesium 29mg 7%
Zinc 0.73mg 7%
Iron 0.28mg 0.82mg 7%
Calories 347kcal 460kcal 6%
Phosphorus 24mg 68mg 6%
Carbs 79.37g 61.22g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.14g 0.81g 4%
Potassium 37mg 123mg 3%
Sodium 195mg 241mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 2%
Choline 9.1mg 2%
Protein 2.3g 3.02g 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Folate 3µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 1.88g 1.61g 1%
Net carbs 78.77g 56.12g N/A
Calcium 8mg 5mg 0%
Sugar 51.35g 45.16g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Twizzlers Macaroon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
0%
Twizzlers
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Twizzlers
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.559g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Twizzlers
Twizzlers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.19g)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Twizzlers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167983/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.