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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 are higher than in Macaroon.
  • Almonds covers 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.

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% 0.12% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
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 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 Opinion
Calories 460kcal 579kcal Almonds
Protein 3.02g 21.15g Almonds
Fats 22.55g 49.93g Almonds
Net carbs 56.12g 9.05g Macaroon
Carbs 61.22g 21.55g Macaroon
Magnesium 29mg 270mg Almonds
Calcium 5mg 269mg Almonds
Potassium 123mg 733mg Almonds
Iron 0.82mg 3.71mg Almonds
Sugar 45.16g 4.35g Almonds
Fiber 5.1g 12.5g Almonds
Copper 0.269mg 1.031mg Almonds
Zinc 0.73mg 3.12mg Almonds
Starch 0.72g Almonds
Phosphorus 68mg 481mg Almonds
Sodium 241mg 1mg Almonds
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Almonds
Vitamin E 0.19mg 25.63mg Almonds
Manganese 2.179mg Almonds
Selenium 6.8µg 4.1µg Macaroon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.205mg Almonds
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 1.138mg Almonds
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 3.618mg Almonds
Vitamin B5 0.471mg Almonds
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.137mg Almonds
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0µg Macaroon
Folate 3µg 44µg Almonds
Trans Fat 0.015g Macaroon
Choline 9.1mg 52.1mg Almonds
Saturated Fat 20.099g 3.802g Almonds
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 31.551g Almonds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 12.329g Almonds
Tryptophan 0.211mg Almonds
Threonine 0.601mg Almonds
Isoleucine 0.751mg Almonds
Leucine 1.473mg Almonds
Lysine 0.568mg Almonds
Methionine 0.157mg Almonds
Phenylalanine 1.132mg Almonds
Valine 0.855mg Almonds
Histidine 0.539mg Almonds
Fructose 0.11g Almonds
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almonds
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almonds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almonds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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.