Macaroons vs. Oatmeal
Nutrition comparison of Macaroons and Oatmeal
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
macaroons
versus
oatmeal
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in macaroons and oatmeal:
- Both oatmeal and macaroons are high in calories, carbohydrates and dietary fiber.
- Oatmeal has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate.
- Oatmeal is a great source of calcium.
- Oatmeal is an excellent source of iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Macaroons (Cookie, macaroon) and Oatmeal (Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both oatmeal and macaroons are high in calories. Macaroon has 25% more calories than oatmeal - oatmeal has 367 calories per 100 grams and macaroon has 460 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, macaroons is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to oatmeal per calorie. Macaroons has a macronutrient ratio of 3:53:44 and for oatmeal, 17:69:15 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Macaroons | Oatmeal | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 69% |
| Fat | 44% | 15% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both oatmeal and macaroons are high in carbohydrates. Oatmeal has a little more carbohydrates (9%) than macaroon by weight - oatmeal has 67g of total carbs per 100 grams and macaroon has 61.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both oatmeal and macaroons are high in dietary fiber. Oatmeal has 92% more dietary fiber than macaroon - oatmeal has 9.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and macaroon has 5.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Macaroon is high in sugar and oatmeal has 98% less sugar than macaroon - oatmeal has 1g of sugar per 100 grams and macaroon has 45.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oatmeal is an excellent source of protein and it has 430% more protein than macaroon - oatmeal has 16g of protein per 100 grams and macaroon has 3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Macaroon is high in saturated fat and oatmeal has 94% less saturated fat than macaroon - oatmeal has 1.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and macaroon has 20.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
Oatmeal and macaroons contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - oatmeal has 0.47mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and macaroon has 0.19mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Macaroons and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - macaroon has 1.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oatmeal has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate. Both macaroons and oatmeal contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Macaroons | Oatmeal | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.73 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.06 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Niacin | 0.22 MG | 0.78 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.096 MG | 0.12 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 32 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oatmeal is a great source of calcium and it has 940% more calcium than macaroon - oatmeal has 52mg of calcium per 100 grams and macaroon has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Oatmeal is an excellent source of iron and it has 412% more iron than macaroon - oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron per 100 grams and macaroon has 0.82mg of iron.
potassium
Oatmeal is an excellent source of potassium and it has 185% more potassium than macaroon - oatmeal has 350mg of potassium per 100 grams and macaroon has 123mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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FAQ
Does oatmeal or macaroons contain more calories in 100 grams?Both oatmeal and macaroons are high in calories. Macaroon has 30% more calories than oatmeal - oatmeal has 367 calories in 100g and macaroon has 460 calories.
Does oatmeal or macaroons have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both oatmeal and macaroons are high in carbohydrates. oatmeal has a little more carbohydrates ( 10%) than macaroon by weight - oatmeal has 67g of carbs for 100g and macaroon has 61.2g of carbohydrates.
Does oatmeal or macaroons contain more iron?
Oatmeal is an abundant source of iron and it has 410% more iron than macaroon - oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron in 100 grams and macaroon has 0.82mg of iron.
Does oatmeal or macaroons contain more potassium?
Oatmeal is a rich source of potassium and it has 190% more potassium than macaroon - oatmeal has 350mg of potassium in 100 grams and macaroon has 123mg of potassium.