Macaroon vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are macaroon and bananas different?
- Macaroon is higher in copper, selenium, fiber, iron, and phosphorus; however, bananas are richer in vitamin B6, vitamin C, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for macaroon is 100% higher.
- Macaroon contains 241 times more sodium than bananas. While macaroon contains 241mg of sodium, bananas contain only 1mg.
- Macaroon has a lower glycemic index (32) than bananas (48).
Cookies, coconut macaroon and Bananas, raw 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +215.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +244.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +386.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +209.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +580% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +191.1% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +90% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +55% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +202.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +282.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +566.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +177.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6733.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +168% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +106% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +551.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4931.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1009.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 20.099g | 0.112g | 91% |
| Fats | 22.55g | 0.33g | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.096mg | 0.367mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.269mg | 0.078mg | 21% |
| Calories | 460kcal | 89kcal | 19% |
| Carbs | 61.22g | 22.84g | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.27mg | 12% | |
| Selenium | 6.8µg | 1µg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 8.7mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 2.6g | 10% |
| Sodium | 241mg | 1mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 68mg | 22mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.334mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 123mg | 358mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.82mg | 0.26mg | 7% |
| Fructose | 4.85g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.073g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.73mg | 0.15mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.61g | 0.032g | 4% |
| Protein | 3.02g | 1.09g | 4% |
| Folate | 3µg | 20µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 0.665mg | 3% |
| Starch | 5.38g | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.031mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.073mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.12g | 20.24g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 27mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 45.16g | 12.23g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Choline | 9.1mg | 9.8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macaroon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Banana is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.987g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Banana is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)