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Ice cream vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Ice cream and Macaroon

  • Ice cream is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium, yet Macaroon is richer in Copper, Fiber, Iron, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Macaroon is 67% higher.
  • Macaroon contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Ice creams, vanilla and Cookies, coconut macaroon.

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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 Calcium +2460%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.4%
Contains more Potassium +61.8%
Contains less Sodium -66.8%
Contains more Iron +811.1%
Contains more Magnesium +107.1%
Contains more Copper +1069.6%
Contains more Selenium +277.8%
Equal in Zinc - 0.73
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Contains more Calcium +2460%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.4%
Contains more Potassium +61.8%
Contains less Sodium -66.8%
Contains more Iron +811.1%
Contains more Magnesium +107.1%
Contains more Copper +1069.6%
Contains more Selenium +277.8%
Equal in Zinc - 0.73

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +266.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 1%
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 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +266.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +15.9%
Contains more Water +430.4%
Contains more Fats +105%
Contains more Carbs +159.4%
Contains more Other +90%
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
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 +15.9%
Contains more Water +430.4%
Contains more Fats +105%
Contains more Carbs +159.4%
Contains more Other +90%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +84.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +79.2%
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +84.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +79.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream Macaroon Opinion
Net carbs 22.9g 56.12g Macaroon
Protein 3.5g 3.02g Ice cream
Fats 11g 22.55g Macaroon
Carbs 23.6g 61.22g Macaroon
Calories 207kcal 460kcal Macaroon
Sugar 21.22g 45.16g Ice cream
Fiber 0.7g 5.1g Macaroon
Calcium 128mg 5mg Ice cream
Iron 0.09mg 0.82mg Macaroon
Magnesium 14mg 29mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 105mg 68mg Ice cream
Potassium 199mg 123mg Ice cream
Sodium 80mg 241mg Ice cream
Zinc 0.69mg 0.73mg Macaroon
Copper 0.023mg 0.269mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.008mg Ice cream
Selenium 1.8µg 6.8µg Macaroon
Vitamin A 421IU 0IU Ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.19mg Ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.02mg Ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.06mg Ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 0.22mg Macaroon
Vitamin B5 0.581mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.096mg Macaroon
Folate 5µg 3µg Ice cream
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.1µg Macaroon
Tryptophan 0.045mg Ice cream
Threonine 0.146mg Ice cream
Isoleucine 0.195mg Ice cream
Leucine 0.316mg Ice cream
Lysine 0.258mg Ice cream
Methionine 0.081mg Ice cream
Phenylalanine 0.157mg Ice cream
Valine 0.217mg Ice cream
Histidine 0.088mg Ice cream
Cholesterol 44mg 0mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 6.79g 20.099g Ice cream
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 2.969g 1.61g Ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 0.81g Macaroon

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Ice cream 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
17%
Ice cream
4%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.309g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.