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Macaroon vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between macaroon and almonds

  • The amount of vitamin E, copper, vitamin B2, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, fiber, calcium, and zinc in almonds is higher than in macaroon.
  • Almonds cover your daily vitamin E needs 170% more than macaroon.
  • Almonds have 5 times less saturated fat than macaroon. Macaroon has 20.099g of saturated fat, while almonds have 3.802g.
  • Macaroon has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of macaroon is 32, while the glycemic index of almonds is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, coconut macaroon and Nuts, almonds.

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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% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +65.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +831%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5280%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +495.9%
Contains more IronIron +352.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +283.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +327.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +607.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%

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 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
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% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +13389.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +925%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1796.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1544.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1366.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +472.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +184.1%
Contains more WaterWater +160.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +600.3%
Contains more FatsFats +121.4%
Contains more OtherOther +73.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
89% 7% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
8% 66% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1859.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1422.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Almonds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 0.19mg 25.63mg 170%
Manganese 2.179mg 95%
Copper 0.269mg 1.031mg 85%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 1.138mg 83%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 12.329g 77%
Monounsaturated fat 1.61g 31.551g 75%
Saturated fat 20.099g 3.802g 74%
Phosphorus 68mg 481mg 59%
Magnesium 29mg 270mg 57%
Fats 22.55g 49.93g 42%
Protein 3.02g 21.15g 36%
Iron 0.82mg 3.71mg 36%
Fiber 5.1g 12.5g 30%
Calcium 5mg 269mg 26%
Zinc 0.73mg 3.12mg 22%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 3.618mg 21%
Potassium 123mg 733mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.205mg 15%
Carbs 61.22g 21.55g 13%
Folate 3µg 44µg 10%
Sodium 241mg 1mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 9%
Choline 9.1mg 52.1mg 8%
Calories 460kcal 579kcal 6%
Selenium 6.8µg 4.1µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.137mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 56.12g 9.05g N/A
Sugar 45.16g 4.35g N/A
Starch 0.72g 0%
Trans fat 0.015g N/A
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0%
Threonine 0.601mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 0.568mg 0%
Methionine 0.157mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0%
Valine 0.855mg 0%
Histidine 0.539mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Almonds
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
5%
Macaroon
78%
Almonds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
142%
Almonds

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.297g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/nutrients
  2. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.