Biscuit vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between biscuits and macaroon
- Biscuits are higher in vitamin B1, iron, selenium, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and folate, yet macaroon is higher in copper.
- Macaroon covers your daily saturated fat needs 79% more than biscuits.
- Biscuits contain 47 times more calcium than macaroon. While biscuits contain 235mg of calcium, macaroon contains only 5mg.
- The amount of sodium in macaroon is lower.
- The glycemic index of macaroon is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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 CalciumCalcium | +4600% |
| Contains more IronIron | +253.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +141.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +186.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +61.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +228% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1680% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +416.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1240.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1933.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +174.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +131.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +151.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +87.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +38.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +330.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +414% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 4.324g | 20.099g | 72% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.02mg | 28% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 0.82mg | 26% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 6.8µg | 23% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 5mg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 0.81g | 22% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.269mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.06mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 0.22mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.378mg | 16% | |
| Folate | 61µg | 3µg | 15% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 241mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 5.1g | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 68mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.93g | 1.61g | 13% |
| Fats | 16.3g | 22.55g | 10% |
| Protein | 7g | 3.02g | 8% |
| Carbs | 44.6g | 61.22g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.096mg | 5% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 460kcal | 5% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 29mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Choline | 9.1mg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.73mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.1g | 56.12g | N/A |
| Potassium | 121mg | 123mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.18g | 45.16g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 339mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.775g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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