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Chocolate cake vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chocolate cake and Macaroon

  • Chocolate cake has more Choline, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Iron, Selenium, and Vitamin B12, however, Macaroon is richer in Fiber, and Copper.
  • Macaroon covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 73% more than Chocolate cake.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting 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 Calcium +1100%
Contains more Iron +96.3%
Contains more Magnesium +10.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.9%
Contains more Potassium +13.8%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains less Sodium -23.5%
Contains more Copper +30%
Equal in Magnesium - 29
Equal in Zinc - 0.73
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Iron +96.3%
Contains more Magnesium +10.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.9%
Contains more Potassium +13.8%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains less Sodium -23.5%
Contains more Copper +30%
Equal in Magnesium - 29
Equal in Zinc - 0.73

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +605%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +255%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +416.8%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +134.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +605%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +255%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +416.8%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +134.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +75.5%
Contains more Water +112.2%
Contains more Fats +49.3%
Contains more Carbs +14.6%
Equal in Other - 1.71
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 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 +75.5%
Contains more Water +112.2%
Contains more Fats +49.3%
Contains more Carbs +14.6%
Equal in Other - 1.71

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +275.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +240.9%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +275.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +240.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Macaroon Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 56.12g Macaroon
Protein 5.3g 3.02g Chocolate cake
Fats 15.1g 22.55g Macaroon
Carbs 53.4g 61.22g Macaroon
Calories 371kcal 460kcal Macaroon
Sugar 45.16g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 5.1g Macaroon
Calcium 60mg 5mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 0.82mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 32mg 29mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 68mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg 123mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 315mg 241mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.69mg 0.73mg Macaroon
Copper 0.207mg 0.269mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.28mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg 6.8µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 0IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin E 0.19mg Macaroon
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.02mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.06mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 0.22mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.304mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.096mg Macaroon
Folate 27µg 3µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 1.1µg Macaroon
Tryptophan 0.068mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 5.43g 20.099g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 1.61g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 0.81g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chocolate cake 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
15%
Chocolate cake
4%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.669g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.