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Seed vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Seed and Macaroon

  • Seed is higher than Macaroon in Fiber, Phosphorus, Selenium, Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Seed covers your daily Fiber needs 117% more than Macaroon.
  • Seed contains 126 times more Calcium than Macaroon. While Seed contains 631mg of Calcium, Macaroon contains only 5mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Seed is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, chia seeds, dried 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.
Seed
10
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Contains more Calcium +12520%
Contains more Iron +841.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1055.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +1164.7%
Contains more Potassium +230.9%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Zinc +527.4%
Contains more Copper +243.5%
Contains more Selenium +711.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 190% 290% 240% 369% 36% 3% 125% 308% 356% 302%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Contains more Calcium +12520%
Contains more Iron +841.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1055.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +1164.7%
Contains more Potassium +230.9%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Zinc +527.4%
Contains more Copper +243.5%
Contains more Selenium +711.8%

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.
Seed
7
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3913.6%
Contains more Folate +1533.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 6% 155% 40% 166% 0% 0% 37% 0% 0%
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 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3913.6%
Contains more Folate +1533.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seed
3
:
Contains more Protein +447.7%
Contains more Fats +36.3%
Contains more Other +180.7%
Contains more Carbs +45.3%
Contains more Water +98.3%
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 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 +447.7%
Contains more Fats +36.3%
Contains more Other +180.7%
Contains more Carbs +45.3%
Contains more Water +98.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seed
3
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2821.6%
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.665 g
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2821.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seed Macaroon Opinion
Net carbs 7.72g 56.12g Macaroon
Protein 16.54g 3.02g Seed
Fats 30.74g 22.55g Seed
Carbs 42.12g 61.22g Macaroon
Calories 486kcal 460kcal Seed
Sugar 45.16g Seed
Fiber 34.4g 5.1g Seed
Calcium 631mg 5mg Seed
Iron 7.72mg 0.82mg Seed
Magnesium 335mg 29mg Seed
Phosphorus 860mg 68mg Seed
Potassium 407mg 123mg Seed
Sodium 16mg 241mg Seed
Zinc 4.58mg 0.73mg Seed
Copper 0.924mg 0.269mg Seed
Manganese 2.723mg Seed
Selenium 55.2µg 6.8µg Seed
Vitamin A 54IU 0IU Seed
Vitamin E 0.5mg 0.19mg Seed
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Seed
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.02mg Seed
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.06mg Seed
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 0.22mg Seed
Vitamin B6 0.096mg Macaroon
Folate 49µg 3µg Seed
Vitamin K 1.1µg Macaroon
Tryptophan 0.436mg Seed
Threonine 0.709mg Seed
Isoleucine 0.801mg Seed
Leucine 1.371mg Seed
Lysine 0.97mg Seed
Methionine 0.588mg Seed
Phenylalanine 1.016mg Seed
Valine 0.95mg Seed
Histidine 0.531mg Seed
Trans Fat 0.14g Macaroon
Saturated Fat 3.33g 20.099g Seed
Monounsaturated Fat 2.309g 1.61g Seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 0.81g Seed
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Seed
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Seed 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
35%
Seed
4%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Seed
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seed
Seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seed
Seed contains less Sodium (difference - 225mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Seed
Seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.769g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seed
Seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seed
Seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seed
Seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.