Macaroons vs Macaron selection
Overall, Macaron selection has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 3 of our comparison points versus 2.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Macaroons | Macaron selection |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | e | e |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 448 kcal | 463 kcal |
| Fat | 22.9 g | 22 g |
| Saturated fat | 20.3 g | 4.9 g |
| Sugars | 39.6 g | 52 g |
| Salt | 1.2 g | 0.1 g |
| Fiber | 3.3 g | 2.6 g |
| Protein | 3.7 g | 7.3 g |
| Additives | 3 | 10 |
| Allergens | Eggs, Soybeans | Eggs, Nuts |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Macaron selection has 76% less saturated fat (4.9 g vs 20.3 g).
- Macaroons has 24% less sugar (39.6 g vs 52 g).
- Macaron selection has 93% less salt (0.1 g vs 1.2 g).
- Macaroons has 21% more fiber (3.3 g vs 2.6 g).
- Macaron selection has 49% more protein (7.3 g vs 3.7 g).
- Only Macaroons lists: Soybeans.
- Only Macaron selection lists: Nuts.
Ingredients
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.
Macaron selection
Sugar, almonds 22%, egg white, vegetable oils (palm, sunflower), water, glucose syrup, stabilisers (glycerol, sorbitols), starch, pistachio nuts 0,5%, concentrated strawberry juice 0,3%, concentrated lemon juice 0,2%, natural flavourings, emulsifiers (mono - and diglycerides of fatty acids, polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, lecithins), hazelnuts, preservative (sorbic acid), colours (carotenes, carmine, copper complexes of chlorophylls and chlorophyllins), acid (citric acid). May contain milk, peanuts, gluten and other nuts.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Macaroons or Macaron selection?
Overall, Macaron selection 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 463 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Macaroons has less sugar: 39.6 g versus 52 g per 100 g.