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Macaroon vs. Wheat Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between macaroon and wheat Bread

  • Wheat Bread is richer than macaroon in selenium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folate, phosphorus, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for macaroon is 96% higher.
  • Wheat Bread contains less saturated fat.
  • Macaroon has a lower glycemic index than wheat Bread.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, coconut macaroon and Bread, wheat, toasted.

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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 42% 50% 20% 153% 66% 40% 81% 78% 180% 182%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +103.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.3%
Contains more IronIron +398.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +101.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +176.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +391.2%

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 0.67% 0% 4.8% 0% 110% 88% 117% 27% 35% 0% 14% 65% 12%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2095%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +536.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2740.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +418.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +2766.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +142.9%
~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
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 g
Contains more FatsFats +428.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +329.1%
Contains more WaterWater +110.7%
Contains more OtherOther +62%
~equal in Carbs ~55.77g

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
27% 27% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.989 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.72 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +58%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +112.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Wheat Bread DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.099g 0.989g 87%
Manganese 1.377mg 60%
Selenium 6.8µg 33.4µg 48%
Iron 0.82mg 4.09mg 41%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 6.25mg 38%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.439mg 35%
Fats 22.55g 4.27g 28%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.382mg 25%
Folate 3µg 86µg 21%
Protein 3.02g 12.96g 20%
Phosphorus 68mg 188mg 17%
Sodium 241mg 601mg 16%
Calcium 5mg 165mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.456mg 9%
Copper 0.269mg 0.198mg 8%
Calories 460kcal 313kcal 7%
Zinc 0.73mg 1.47mg 7%
Magnesium 29mg 59mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 1.72g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.153mg 4%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 5.7µg 4%
Potassium 123mg 223mg 3%
Fiber 5.1g 4.7g 2%
Carbs 61.22g 55.77g 2%
Choline 9.1mg 22.1mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.61g 1.019g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 56.12g 51.07g N/A
Sugar 45.16g 6.42g N/A
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.24mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.299mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.461mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.105mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.315mg 0%
Valine 0.31mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Wheat Bread
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
36%
Wheat Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
89%
Wheat Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.11g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 360mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/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.