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Macaroon vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Macaroon and Cheese different?

  • Macaroon has more Copper, and Fiber, however, Cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • 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.
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%
Cheese
Cheese
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.8%
Contains more IronIron +485.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +796.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14100%
Contains more ZincZinc +398.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +569.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +319.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg

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%
Cheese
Cheese
10
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% 75% 14% 18% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +272.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +273.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +613.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +118.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more CholineCholine +81.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Cheese
Cheese
4
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 CarbsCarbs +1881.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +657.3%
Contains more FatsFats +47.7%
Contains more WaterWater +221.9%
Contains more OtherOther +117%

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
Cheese
Cheese
3
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +474.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +75.4%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~18.867g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Macaroon Cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Cheese Opinion
Calories 460kcal 404kcal Macaroon
Protein 3.02g 22.87g Cheese
Fats 22.55g 33.31g Cheese
Net carbs 56.12g 3.09g Macaroon
Carbs 61.22g 3.09g Macaroon
Cholesterol 0mg 99mg Macaroon
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU Cheese
Magnesium 29mg 27mg Macaroon
Calcium 5mg 710mg Cheese
Potassium 123mg 76mg Macaroon
Iron 0.82mg 0.14mg Macaroon
Sugar 45.16g 0.48g Cheese
Fiber 5.1g 0g Macaroon
Copper 0.269mg 0.03mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.73mg 3.64mg Cheese
Phosphorus 68mg 455mg Cheese
Sodium 241mg 653mg Macaroon
Vitamin A 0IU 1242IU Cheese
Vitamin A 0µg 330µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.71mg Cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Cheese
Manganese 0.027mg Cheese
Selenium 6.8µg 28.5µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.029mg Cheese
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.428mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.059mg Macaroon
Vitamin B5 0.41mg Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.066mg Macaroon
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.1µg Cheese
Vitamin K 1.1µg 2.4µg Cheese
Folate 3µg 27µg Cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g Macaroon
Choline 9.1mg 16.5mg Cheese
Saturated Fat 20.099g 18.867g Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 9.246g Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 1.421g Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg Cheese
Valine 1.404mg Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Cheese
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
33%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 412mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.232g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese
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. 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.