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Macaroon vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Macaroon and Cheddar Cheese different?

  • Macaroon has more Copper, and Fiber, however, Cheddar Cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Cheddar Cheese covers your daily need of Calcium 71% more than Macaroon.

Cookies, coconut macaroon and Cheese, cheddar types were 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 Iron +485.7%
Contains more Potassium +61.8%
Contains less Sodium -63.1%
Contains more Copper +796.7%
Contains more Calcium +14100%
Contains more Phosphorus +569.1%
Contains more Zinc +398.6%
Contains more Selenium +319.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Contains more Iron +485.7%
Contains more Potassium +61.8%
Contains less Sodium -63.1%
Contains more Copper +796.7%
Contains more Calcium +14100%
Contains more Phosphorus +569.1%
Contains more Zinc +398.6%
Contains more Selenium +319.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 27

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +272.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +273.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +613.3%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +118.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 5% 14% 5% 0% 23% 3% 0% 3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +272.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +273.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +613.3%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +118.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1881.2%
Contains more Protein +657.3%
Contains more Fats +47.7%
Contains more Water +221.9%
Contains more Other +117%
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
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Carbs +1881.2%
Contains more Protein +657.3%
Contains more Fats +47.7%
Contains more Water +221.9%
Contains more Other +117%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +474.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.867
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +474.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.867

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Cheddar Cheese Opinion
Net carbs 56.12g 3.09g Macaroon
Protein 3.02g 22.87g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 22.55g 33.31g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 61.22g 3.09g Macaroon
Calories 460kcal 404kcal Macaroon
Sugar 45.16g 0.48g Cheddar Cheese
Fiber 5.1g 0g Macaroon
Calcium 5mg 710mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.82mg 0.14mg Macaroon
Magnesium 29mg 27mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 68mg 455mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 123mg 76mg Macaroon
Sodium 241mg 653mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.73mg 3.64mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.269mg 0.03mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.027mg Cheddar Cheese
Selenium 6.8µg 28.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 0IU 1242IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 330µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.71mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.029mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.428mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.059mg Macaroon
Vitamin B5 0.41mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.066mg Macaroon
Folate 3µg 27µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 1.1µg 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg Macaroon
Trans Fat 0.917g Macaroon
Saturated Fat 20.099g 18.867g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 9.246g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 1.421g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Cheddar Cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
4%
Macaroon
35%
Cheddar Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
79%
Cheddar Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 412mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.232g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.