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Cardoon vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cardoon and macaroon

  • Cardoon has more folate, potassium, and calcium, while macaroon has more fiber, selenium, phosphorus, zinc, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Macaroon's daily need coverage for saturated Fat is 100% higher.
  • Macaroon contains 23 times less Folate than cardoon. Cardoon contains 68µg of Folate, while macaroon contains 3µg.
  • The amount of saturated Fat in cardoon is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cardoon, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 21% 35% 26% 77% 4.6% 9.9% 22% 33% 1.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +225.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more IronIron +17.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +329.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +195.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3300%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 5% 6.9% 5.6% 20% 27% 0% 0% 51% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +2166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.02mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 94 g
Other: 1.13 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 WaterWater +717.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +331.4%
Contains more FatsFats +22450%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1404.2%
Contains more OtherOther +51.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 26% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.041 g
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +8844.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1875.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardoon Macaroon Opinion
Calories 17kcal 460kcal Macaroon
Protein 0.7g 3.02g Macaroon
Fats 0.1g 22.55g Macaroon
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Cardoon
Net carbs 2.47g 56.12g Macaroon
Carbs 4.07g 61.22g Macaroon
Magnesium 42mg 29mg Cardoon
Calcium 70mg 5mg Cardoon
Potassium 400mg 123mg Cardoon
Iron 0.7mg 0.82mg Macaroon
Sugar 45.16g Cardoon
Fiber 1.6g 5.1g Macaroon
Copper 0.231mg 0.269mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.17mg 0.73mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 23mg 68mg Macaroon
Sodium 170mg 241mg Cardoon
Vitamin E 0.19mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.256mg Cardoon
Selenium 0.2µg 6.8µg Macaroon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.02mg
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.06mg Macaroon
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.22mg Cardoon
Vitamin B5 0.338mg Cardoon
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.096mg Cardoon
Vitamin K 1.1µg Macaroon
Folate 68µg 3µg Cardoon
Choline 9.1mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 0.011g 20.099g Cardoon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 1.61g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 0.81g Macaroon

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Cardoon Macaroon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
9%
Cardoon
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Cardoon
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardoon
Cardoon contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.088g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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 ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/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.