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Macaroon vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between macaroon and cauliflower

  • Macaroon is richer in copper, fiber, and selenium, yet cauliflower is richer in vitamin C, folate, vitamin K, vitamin B6, and choline.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for macaroon is 100% higher.
  • Macaroon contains 11 times more selenium than cauliflower. Macaroon contains 6.8µg of selenium, while cauliflower contains 0.6µg.
  • Cauliflower contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, coconut macaroon and Cauliflower, raw.

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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 11% 6.6% 26% 16% 13% 7.4% 19% 3.9% 20% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +93.3%
Contains more IronIron +95.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +589.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +170.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1033.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +340%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +143.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.6%

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 161% 0% 1.6% 0% 13% 14% 9.5% 40% 42% 0% 39% 43% 24%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +130.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1309.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1800%
Contains more CholineCholine +386.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.06mg
~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
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.3%
Contains more FatsFats +7953.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1131.8%
Contains more OtherOther +125%
Contains more WaterWater +700.6%

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
67% 17% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.031 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4635.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2512.9%
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 Cauliflower
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 Cauliflower DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.099g 0.13g 91%
Vitamin C 0mg 48.2mg 54%
Fats 22.55g 0.28g 34%
Copper 0.269mg 0.039mg 26%
Calories 460kcal 25kcal 22%
Carbs 61.22g 4.97g 19%
Folate 3µg 57µg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.667mg 13%
Fiber 5.1g 2g 12%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 15.5µg 12%
Selenium 6.8µg 0.6µg 11%
Sodium 241mg 30mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.184mg 7%
Manganese 0.155mg 7%
Choline 9.1mg 44.3mg 6%
Potassium 123mg 299mg 5%
Iron 0.82mg 0.42mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.031g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.61g 0.034g 4%
Zinc 0.73mg 0.27mg 4%
Magnesium 29mg 15mg 3%
Phosphorus 68mg 44mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.05mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.507mg 2%
Protein 3.02g 1.92g 2%
Calcium 5mg 22mg 2%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.08mg 1%
Net carbs 56.12g 2.97g N/A
Sugar 45.16g 1.91g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.06mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.076mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.071mg 0%
Leucine 0.106mg 0%
Lysine 0.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0%
Valine 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Cauliflower
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
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macaroon
Macaroon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 211mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.969g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower 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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.