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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.
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%
Banana
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 1.5% 32% 9.8% 26% 4.1% 9.4% 0.13% 35% 5.5%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg
~equal in Calcium ~5mg

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%
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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 29% 1% 2% 0% 7.8% 17% 12% 20% 85% 0% 1.3% 15% 5.3%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~9.8mg

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
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23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 g
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
89% 7% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Banana
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52% 15% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.112 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.073 g
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.
Macaroon Banana
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Banana DV% diff.
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Banana
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
15%
Banana
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
14%
Banana

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macaroon
Macaroon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana
Banana is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Banana
Banana is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.987g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Banana
Banana 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. Banana - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173944/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.