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Macaroon vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Macaroon and Cheesecake?

  • Macaroon is richer in Copper, and Fiber, while Cheesecake is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Choline.
  • Macaroon's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 51% higher.
  • Cheesecake has 13 times less Copper than Macaroon. Macaroon has 0.269mg of Copper, while Cheesecake has 0.02mg.
  • Cheesecake is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Cookies, coconut macaroon and Cheesecake commercially prepared 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.
Macaroon
Macaroon
7
:
3
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
Contains more Iron +30.2%
Contains more Magnesium +163.6%
Contains more Potassium +36.7%
Contains less Sodium -45%
Contains more Zinc +43.1%
Contains more Copper +1245%
Contains more Selenium +30.8%
Contains more Calcium +920%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.8%
Macaroon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Cheesecake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
Contains more Iron +30.2%
Contains more Magnesium +163.6%
Contains more Potassium +36.7%
Contains less Sodium -45%
Contains more Zinc +43.1%
Contains more Copper +1245%
Contains more Selenium +30.8%
Contains more Calcium +920%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.8%

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.
Macaroon
Macaroon
2
:
10
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +194.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +221.7%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%
Macaroon
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%
Cheesecake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 12% 15% 2% 7% 45% 4% 35% 12% 14% 22% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +194.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +221.7%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Macaroon
Macaroon
3
:
2
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
Contains more Carbs +140.1%
Contains more Other +90%
Contains more Protein +82.1%
Contains more Water +296.5%
Equal in Fats - 22.5
Macaroon
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
Cheesecake
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Carbs +140.1%
Contains more Other +90%
Contains more Protein +82.1%
Contains more Water +296.5%
Equal in Fats - 22.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Macaroon
Macaroon
0
:
3
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +436.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97.8%
Macaroon
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Cheesecake
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +436.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Cheesecake Opinion
Net carbs 56.12g 25.1g Macaroon
Protein 3.02g 5.5g Cheesecake
Fats 22.55g 22.5g Macaroon
Carbs 61.22g 25.5g Macaroon
Calories 460kcal 321kcal Macaroon
Sugar 45.16g 21.8g Cheesecake
Fiber 5.1g 0.4g Macaroon
Calcium 5mg 51mg Cheesecake
Iron 0.82mg 0.63mg Macaroon
Magnesium 29mg 11mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 68mg 93mg Cheesecake
Potassium 123mg 90mg Macaroon
Sodium 241mg 438mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.73mg 0.51mg Macaroon
Copper 0.269mg 0.02mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.14mg Cheesecake
Selenium 6.8µg 5.2µg Macaroon
Vitamin A 0IU 547IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 159µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.56mg Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Cheesecake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.028mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.193mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.195mg Macaroon
Vitamin B5 0.571mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.052mg Macaroon
Folate 3µg 18µg Cheesecake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg Cheesecake
Vitamin K 1.1µg 4.4µg Cheesecake
Tryptophan 0.064mg Cheesecake
Threonine 0.222mg Cheesecake
Isoleucine 0.281mg Cheesecake
Leucine 0.464mg Cheesecake
Lysine 0.372mg Cheesecake
Methionine 0.136mg Cheesecake
Phenylalanine 0.258mg Cheesecake
Valine 0.314mg Cheesecake
Histidine 0.133mg Cheesecake
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 20.099g 9.921g Cheesecake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Cheesecake
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 8.634g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 1.602g Cheesecake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Cheesecake
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
17%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 197mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.178g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.