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Cheese vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cheese and macaroon different?

  • Cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin A, vitamin B2, and zinc; however, macaroon is richer in copper and fiber.
  • Cheese covers your daily need for calcium 71% more than macaroon.
  • Macaroon contains less cholesterol.
  • Macaroon has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of macaroon is 32, while the glycemic index of cheese is 0.

Cheese, cheddar and Cookies, coconut macaroon types were used in this article.

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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.
Cheese
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
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 CalciumCalcium +14100%
Contains more ZincZinc +398.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +569.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +319.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.8%
Contains more IronIron +485.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +796.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~29mg

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.
Cheese
10
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% 75% 14% 18% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +273.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +613.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +118.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more CholineCholine +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +272.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
4
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 ProteinProtein +657.3%
Contains more FatsFats +47.7%
Contains more WaterWater +221.9%
Contains more OtherOther +117%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1881.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
3
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +474.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +75.4%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~20.099g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Macaroon Opinion
Calories 404kcal 460kcal Macaroon
Protein 22.87g 3.02g Cheese
Fats 33.31g 22.55g Cheese
Net carbs 3.09g 56.12g Macaroon
Carbs 3.09g 61.22g Macaroon
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg Macaroon
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheese
Magnesium 27mg 29mg Macaroon
Calcium 710mg 5mg Cheese
Potassium 76mg 123mg Macaroon
Iron 0.14mg 0.82mg Macaroon
Sugar 0.48g 45.16g Cheese
Fiber 0g 5.1g Macaroon
Copper 0.03mg 0.269mg Macaroon
Zinc 3.64mg 0.73mg Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 68mg Cheese
Sodium 653mg 241mg Macaroon
Vitamin A 1242IU 0IU Cheese
Vitamin A 330µg 0µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.19mg Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheese
Manganese 0.027mg Cheese
Selenium 28.5µg 6.8µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.02mg Cheese
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.06mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.22mg Macaroon
Vitamin B5 0.41mg Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.096mg Macaroon
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.1µg Cheese
Folate 27µg 3µg Cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g Macaroon
Choline 16.5mg 9.1mg Cheese
Saturated Fat 18.867g 20.099g Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 1.61g Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.81g Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg Cheese
Valine 1.404mg Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheese 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
33%
Cheese
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 412mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.232g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese
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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.