Macarons vs Macaroons
Overall, Macarons has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 4 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Macarons | Macaroons |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | e | e |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 465 kcal | 448 kcal |
| Fat | 21.8 g | 22.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 8.9 g | 20.3 g |
| Sugars | 47.1 g | 39.6 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g | 1.2 g |
| Fiber | 3.9 g | 3.3 g |
| Protein | 8.8 g | 3.7 g |
| Additives | 9 | 3 |
| Allergens | Eggs, Milk, Nuts, Soybeans | Eggs, Soybeans |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Macarons has 56% less saturated fat (8.9 g vs 20.3 g).
- Macaroons has 16% less sugar (39.6 g vs 47.1 g).
- Macarons has 86% less salt (0.2 g vs 1.2 g).
- Macarons has 15% more fiber (3.9 g vs 3.3 g).
- Macarons has 58% more protein (8.8 g vs 3.7 g).
- Only Macarons lists: Milk, Nuts.
Ingredients
Macarons
Šećer, 20% badem, bjelanjak, vrhnje, 8% bijela čokolada (šećer, kakaov maslac, punomasno mlijeko u prahu, inulin, emulgator: lecitini (soja); ekstrakt vanilije], 2,2% slani karamel (šećer, maslac, glukoza, morska sol), 1,8% malina, glukoza, maslac, kakaov maslac, biljna ulja (kokos, suncokret), 1,3% tamna čokolada [kakaova masa, šećer, kakaov prah, emulgator: lecitini (soja); ekstrakt vanilije], kukuruzni škrob, 0,7% limun, emulgatori: glicerol, mono - i digliceridi masnih kiselina**, lecitini (soja); žumanjak*, 0,4% pasta od pistacija, bjelanjak u prahu*, 0,3% kakaov prah, bojila: betanin, kurkumin, bakreni kompleksi klorofila i klorofilina; 0,06% ekstrakt pistacija, zgušnjivači: acetilirani diškrobni fosfat, karagenan, ksantan guma; 0,03% mahuna vanilije, 0,03% ekstrakt vanilije, kiselina: limunska kiselina; 0,02% ekstrakt maline, 0,01% pistacija, 0,01% ekstrakt limuna. *od jaja iz podnog uzgoja. **na biljnoj bazi. Tamna čokolada sadrži: kakaovi dijelovi: 82,5% min. Može sadržavati tragove ostalog orašastog voća.
Macaroons
Coconut 27%, sugar, glucose syrup, egg white, potato starch, dextrose, rice flour, palm kernel fat, fat reduced cocoa powder 1.5%, palm fat, stabiliser : sorbitan tristearate, emulsifier : soya lecithin.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Macarons or Macaroons?
Overall, Macarons has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Macaroons has fewer calories: 448 kcal versus 465 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Macaroons has less sugar: 39.6 g versus 47.1 g per 100 g.