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Macaroon vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Macaroon and Cream cheese?

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

We used Cookies, coconut macaroon and Cheese, cream 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.
Contains more Iron +645.5%
Contains more Magnesium +222.2%
Contains less Sodium -23.2%
Contains more Zinc +46%
Contains more Copper +1394.4%
Contains more Calcium +1840%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.4%
Contains more Selenium +26.5%
Equal in Potassium - 132
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Contains more Iron +645.5%
Contains more Magnesium +222.2%
Contains less Sodium -23.2%
Contains more Zinc +46%
Contains more Copper +1394.4%
Contains more Calcium +1840%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.4%
Contains more Selenium +26.5%
Equal in Potassium - 132

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +141.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.4%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +141.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.4%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1009.1%
Contains more Other +34.6%
Contains more Protein +103.6%
Contains more Fats +52.7%
Contains more Water +357.6%
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
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more Carbs +1009.1%
Contains more Other +34.6%
Contains more Protein +103.6%
Contains more Fats +52.7%
Contains more Water +357.6%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Macaroon Cream cheese
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 Macaroon Cream cheese Opinion
Net carbs 56.12g 5.52g Macaroon
Protein 3.02g 6.15g Cream cheese
Fats 22.55g 34.44g Cream cheese
Carbs 61.22g 5.52g Macaroon
Calories 460kcal 350kcal Macaroon
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Sugar 45.16g 3.76g Cream cheese
Fiber 5.1g 0g Macaroon
Calcium 5mg 97mg Cream cheese
Iron 0.82mg 0.11mg Macaroon
Magnesium 29mg 9mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 68mg 107mg Cream cheese
Potassium 123mg 132mg Cream cheese
Sodium 241mg 314mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.73mg 0.5mg Macaroon
Copper 0.269mg 0.018mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.011mg Cream cheese
Selenium 6.8µg 8.6µg Cream cheese
Vitamin A 0IU 1111IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 308µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.86mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.023mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.23mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.091mg Macaroon
Vitamin B5 0.517mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.056mg Macaroon
Folate 3µg 9µg Cream cheese
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg Cream cheese
Vitamin K 1.1µg 2.1µg 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 0mg 101mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 20.099g 20.213g Macaroon
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 8.907g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 1.483g 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
Macaroon Cream cheese
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
4%
Macaroon
19%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
21%
Cream cheese

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