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Cheddar Cheese vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cheddar Cheese and Macaroon different?

  • Cheddar Cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, however, Macaroon is richer in Copper, and Fiber.
  • Cheddar Cheese covers your daily need of Calcium 71% more than Macaroon.
  • Macaroon contains less Cholesterol.

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.
Contains more Calcium +14100%
Contains more Phosphorus +569.1%
Contains more Zinc +398.6%
Contains more Selenium +319.1%
Contains more Iron +485.7%
Contains more Potassium +61.8%
Contains less Sodium -63.1%
Contains more Copper +796.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 29
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Contains more Calcium +14100%
Contains more Phosphorus +569.1%
Contains more Zinc +398.6%
Contains more Selenium +319.1%
Contains more Iron +485.7%
Contains more Potassium +61.8%
Contains less Sodium -63.1%
Contains more Copper +796.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 29

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 +273.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +613.3%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +272.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
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 +273.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +613.3%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +272.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +657.3%
Contains more Fats +47.7%
Contains more Water +221.9%
Contains more Other +117%
Contains more Carbs +1881.2%
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 Protein +657.3%
Contains more Fats +47.7%
Contains more Water +221.9%
Contains more Other +117%
Contains more Carbs +1881.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +474.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 20.099
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +474.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 20.099

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cheddar Cheese 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%
Cheddar Cheese
4%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 412mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.232g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar 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. Cheddar 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.