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Chocolate ice cream vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chocolate ice cream and macaroon different?

  • Chocolate ice cream is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin B2; however, macaroon is richer in fiber, copper, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for macaroon is 66% higher.
  • Macaroon has less cholesterol.
  • Macaroon has a lower glycemic index (32) than chocolate ice cream (62).

Ice creams, chocolate and Cookies, coconut macaroon are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
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 +2080%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +102.4%
Contains more IronIron +13.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +99.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +172%
~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.
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 2.3% 39% 6% 3% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +223.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +433.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +147.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +74.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +266.7%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.22mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 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 +25.8%
Contains more WaterWater +384.3%
Contains more FatsFats +105%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +117.1%
Contains more OtherOther +31.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 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 -66.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +99.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +97.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Macaroon DV% diff.
Saturated fat 6.8g 20.099g 60%
Fats 11g 22.55g 18%
Fiber 1.2g 5.1g 16%
Copper 0.135mg 0.269mg 15%
Vitamin A 118µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg 12%
Calories 216kcal 460kcal 12%
Cholesterol 34mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 11%
Carbs 28.2g 61.22g 11%
Calcium 109mg 5mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.06mg 10%
Selenium 2.5µg 6.8µg 8%
Sodium 76mg 241mg 7%
Manganese 0.14mg 6%
Phosphorus 107mg 68mg 6%
Potassium 249mg 123mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 3.21g 1.61g 4%
Folate 16µg 3µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 0.81g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.096mg 3%
Protein 3.8g 3.02g 2%
Choline 22.5mg 9.1mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.02mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.19mg 1%
Zinc 0.58mg 0.73mg 1%
Iron 0.93mg 0.82mg 1%
Caffeine 3mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 27g 56.12g N/A
Magnesium 29mg 29mg 0%
Sugar 25.36g 45.16g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 0.22mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chocolate ice cream 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
17%
Chocolate ice cream
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.299g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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 ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.