Macarons vs Macaroons
Overall, Macarons has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 4 of our comparison points versus 2.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Macarons | Macaroons |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | e | e |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 441 kcal | 448 kcal |
| Fat | 20 g | 22.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 6.4 g | 20.3 g |
| Sugars | 53.1 g | 39.6 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 1.2 g |
| Fiber | 2.3 g | 3.3 g |
| Protein | 11.4 g | 3.7 g |
| Additives | 18 | 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 13% less fat (20 g vs 22.9 g).
- Macarons has 68% less saturated fat (6.4 g vs 20.3 g).
- Macaroons has 25% less sugar (39.6 g vs 53.1 g).
- Macarons has 88% less salt (0.1 g vs 1.2 g).
- Macaroons has 30% more fiber (3.3 g vs 2.3 g).
- Macarons has 68% more protein (11.4 g vs 3.7 g).
- Only Macarons lists: Milk, Nuts.
Ingredients
Macarons
Zucker, 18 % Mandeln, 14 % Hühnereieiweiß, weiße Schokolade (Kakaobutter, Zucker, Vollmilchpulver, Inulin, Emulgator: Lecithine (Soja); natürliches Vanillearoma), Glukosesirup, 2,1% Apfelzubereitung (Apfelpüree, Apfelsaftkonzentrat), 2,1 % Blutorangenzubereitung Blutorangenpuree, Blutorangensaftkonzentrat), 2% Himbeerzubereitung (Himbeerpüree, Himbeersaftkonzentrat), 1,9% schwarze Johannisbeerzubereitung (schwarzes Johannisbeerpuree, schwarzes Johannisbeersaftkonzentrat), Sahne, pflanzliche Öle (Kokosnuss, Sonnenblume), Butter, Feuchthaltemittel: Glycerin; Emulgatoren: Mono - und Diglyceride von Speisefettsäuren, Lecithine (Soja); Maisstärke, Kakaobutter, 0,7 % Zitronenpüree, 0,6 % Hühnereieiweißpulver, Hühnereigelb, 0,3% Erdbeerzubereitung (Erdbeerpüree, Erdbeersaftkonzentrat), Wasser, Invertzuckersirup, Verdickungsmittel: Carrageen, Acetyliertes Distärkeadipat, Xanthan, Guarkernmehl; Farbstoffe: Anthocyane, Paprikaextrakt, Kurkumin, Betenrot, Kupferkomplexe der Chlorophylle und Chlorophylline; färbende Lebensmittel: Karottenextrakt, Hibiskusextrakt, Süßkartoffelextrakt, Acerolaextrakt, rote Bete-Extrakt; Säuerungsmittel: Citronensäure; Antioxidationsmittel: Ascorbinsäure 0,03%, Bourbon-Vanille, 0,03 % Vanilleextrakt, Geliermittel: Pektine; natürliches Apfelaroma, natürliches Himbeeraroma, Säureregulatoren: Calciumlactat, Natriumcitrate; Zitronenextrakt, natürliches Erdbeeraroma, Blutorangenextrakt. Kann Spuren von Pistazien, Haselnüssen und Pecannüssen enthalten.
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?
Macarons has fewer calories: 441 kcal versus 448 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Macaroons has less sugar: 39.6 g versus 53.1 g per 100 g.