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Macaroon vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between macaroon and cream cheese?

  • Macaroon is richer in copper, fiber, and iron, while cream cheese is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
  • Cream cheese's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 34% higher.
  • Macaroon has a higher glycemic index (32) than cream cheese (0).

We used Cookies, coconut macaroon and Cheese, cream types in this comparison.

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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 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +222.2%
Contains more IronIron +645.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1394.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +46%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1840%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26.5%
~equal in Potassium ~132mg

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% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +141.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +352.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +90.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +198.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1009.1%
Contains more OtherOther +34.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +103.6%
Contains more FatsFats +52.7%
Contains more WaterWater +357.6%

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +453.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +83.1%
~equal in Saturated fat ~20.213g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Cream cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin A 0µg 308µg 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 101mg 34%
Copper 0.269mg 0.018mg 28%
Fiber 5.1g 0g 20%
Carbs 61.22g 5.52g 19%
Fats 22.55g 34.44g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 1.61g 8.907g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.23mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 10%
Iron 0.82mg 0.11mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Calcium 5mg 97mg 9%
Phosphorus 68mg 107mg 6%
Calories 460kcal 350kcal 6%
Protein 3.02g 6.15g 6%
Magnesium 29mg 9mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 1.483g 4%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.86mg 4%
Choline 9.1mg 27.2mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.056mg 3%
Selenium 6.8µg 8.6µg 3%
Sodium 241mg 314mg 3%
Zinc 0.73mg 0.5mg 2%
Folate 3µg 9µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.091mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 2.1µg 1%
Saturated fat 20.099g 20.213g 1%
Net carbs 56.12g 5.52g N/A
Potassium 123mg 132mg 0%
Sugar 45.16g 3.76g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.023mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0%
Valine 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.175mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Cream 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
21%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.114g)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cheese
Cream 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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.