Macaroon, homemade

A homemade macaroon is a baked sweet, usually made with egg whites, sugar and ground almonds or coconut. The figures here describe a homemade recipe; nutrient content will vary with the ingredients used. Per 100g, it provides 64g of carbohydrate, including 62g of sugars, alongside 18g of fat and 9.9g of protein.

Carbohydrate and fat provide energy, while protein supports the maintenance and repair of body tissues. Sugars account for most of the carbohydrate in this recipe, which is worth noting for people monitoring sugar intake. Frequent consumption of sugary foods can contribute to tooth decay. Full nutritional figures are provided in the tables below.