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Cream cheese vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cream cheese and Macaroon?

  • Cream cheese is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, while Macaroon is higher in Copper, Fiber, and Iron.
  • Cream cheese's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 34% higher.

We used Cheese, cream and Cookies, coconut macaroon types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
5
:
5
Macaroon
Macaroon
Contains more Calcium +1840%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.4%
Contains more Selenium +26.5%
Contains more Iron +645.5%
Contains more Magnesium +222.2%
Contains less Sodium -23.2%
Contains more Zinc +46%
Contains more Copper +1394.4%
Equal in Potassium - 123
Cream cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Macaroon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Contains more Calcium +1840%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.4%
Contains more Selenium +26.5%
Contains more Iron +645.5%
Contains more Magnesium +222.2%
Contains less Sodium -23.2%
Contains more Zinc +46%
Contains more Copper +1394.4%
Equal in Potassium - 123

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
8
:
2
Macaroon
Macaroon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +352.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +283.3%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +141.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.4%
Cream cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 18% 0% 0% 6% 54% 2% 32% 13% 7% 28% 6%
Macaroon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 5% 14% 5% 0% 23% 3% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +352.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +283.3%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +141.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
3
:
2
Macaroon
Macaroon
Contains more Protein +103.6%
Contains more Fats +52.7%
Contains more Water +357.6%
Contains more Carbs +1009.1%
Contains more Other +34.6%
Cream cheese
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Macaroon
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more Protein +103.6%
Contains more Fats +52.7%
Contains more Water +357.6%
Contains more Carbs +1009.1%
Contains more Other +34.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
2
:
1
Macaroon
Macaroon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +453.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 20.099
Cream cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
Macaroon
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +453.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 20.099

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cream cheese Macaroon
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Macaroon Opinion
Net carbs 5.52g 56.12g Macaroon
Protein 6.15g 3.02g Cream cheese
Fats 34.44g 22.55g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.52g 61.22g Macaroon
Calories 350kcal 460kcal Macaroon
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Sugar 3.76g 45.16g Cream cheese
Fiber 0g 5.1g Macaroon
Calcium 97mg 5mg Cream cheese
Iron 0.11mg 0.82mg Macaroon
Magnesium 9mg 29mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 107mg 68mg Cream cheese
Potassium 132mg 123mg Cream cheese
Sodium 314mg 241mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.5mg 0.73mg Macaroon
Copper 0.018mg 0.269mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.011mg Cream cheese
Selenium 8.6µg 6.8µg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 1111IU 0IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 308µg 0µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.19mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.02mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.06mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.22mg Macaroon
Vitamin B5 0.517mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.096mg Macaroon
Folate 9µg 3µg Cream cheese
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg Cream cheese
Vitamin K 2.1µg 1.1µg Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.069mg Cream cheese
Threonine 0.233mg Cream cheese
Isoleucine 0.324mg Cream cheese
Leucine 0.657mg Cream cheese
Lysine 0.567mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.191mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.291mg Cream cheese
Valine 0.395mg Cream cheese
Histidine 0.175mg Cream cheese
Cholesterol 101mg 0mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 20.213g 20.099g Macaroon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 1.61g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 0.81g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese Macaroon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Cream cheese
4%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.114g)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/nutrients
  2. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.