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Macaroon vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Macaroon and Parmigiano-Reggiano

  • Macaroon has more Fiber, however, Parmigiano-Reggiano is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Selenium.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano covers your daily need of Calcium 110% more than Macaroon.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, coconut macaroon and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat.

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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 27% 333% 11% 34% 79% 106% 312% 199% 11% 97%
Contains more CopperCopper +13%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22080%
Contains more ZincZinc +430.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +972.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +160.3%
~equal in Potassium ~125mg
~equal in Iron ~0.9mg

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% 36% 3.4% 12% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +93%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +95.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +710%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +54.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +127.5%
~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
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more FatsFats +12.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4368.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +562.3%
Contains more WaterWater +340%
Contains more OtherOther +369.6%

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% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.462 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +75.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -33.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +278.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Parmigiano-Reggiano Opinion
Calories 460kcal 265kcal Macaroon
Protein 3.02g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 22.55g 20g Macaroon
Net carbs 56.12g 1.37g Macaroon
Carbs 61.22g 1.37g Macaroon
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Macaroon
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Magnesium 29mg 38mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium 5mg 1109mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 123mg 125mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.82mg 0.9mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Sugar 45.16g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fiber 5.1g 0g Macaroon
Copper 0.269mg 0.238mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.73mg 3.87mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 68mg 729mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Sodium 241mg 1529mg Macaroon
Vitamin A 0IU 605IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 0µg 160µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.17mg Macaroon
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.085mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Selenium 6.8µg 17.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.029mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.486mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.114mg Macaroon
Vitamin B5 0.325mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.049mg Macaroon
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.26µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Folate 3µg 10µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Choline 9.1mg 20.7mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Saturated Fat 20.099g 13.317g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 6.098g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.462g Macaroon
Tryptophan 0.24mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 1.519mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 1.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg Parmigiano-Reggiano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Parmigiano-Reggiano
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
39%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.782g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 1288mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $3.2)

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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.