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Macaroon vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are macaroon and chinook salmon different?

  • Macaroon is higher in copper and fiber; however, chinook salmon is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chinook salmon is 120% higher.
  • Chinook salmon has less saturated fat.
  • Chinook salmon has a lower glycemic index (0) than macaroon (32).

Cookies, coconut macaroon and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat are the varieties 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 87% 8.4% 45% 34% 18% 15% 159% 7.8% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CopperCopper +407.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +320.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +460%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +310.6%
Contains more IronIron +11%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +445.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +588.2%

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 14% 50% 0% 0% 11% 36% 188% 52% 107% 359% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4465.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +381.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1066.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +68.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-136.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +751.7%
Contains more WaterWater +470.4%

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
28% 49% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.662 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +256.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +228.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Chinook salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.87µg 120%
Saturated fat 20.099g 3.214g 77%
Selenium 6.8µg 46.8µg 73%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 10.045mg 61%
Protein 3.02g 25.72g 45%
Phosphorus 68mg 371mg 43%
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.462mg 28%
Copper 0.269mg 0.053mg 24%
Magnesium 29mg 122mg 22%
Carbs 61.22g 0g 20%
Fiber 5.1g 0g 20%
Vitamin A 0µg 149µg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 17%
Fats 22.55g 13.38g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 2.662g 12%
Calories 460kcal 231kcal 11%
Potassium 123mg 505mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 1.61g 5.742g 10%
Sodium 241mg 60mg 8%
Folate 3µg 35µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.154mg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.044mg 2%
Zinc 0.73mg 0.56mg 2%
Choline 9.1mg 2%
Calcium 5mg 28mg 2%
Manganese 0.019mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Iron 0.82mg 0.91mg 1%
Net carbs 56.12g 0g N/A
Sugar 45.16g N/A
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0%
Threonine 1.127mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.185mg 0%
Leucine 2.09mg 0%
Lysine 2.362mg 0%
Methionine 0.761mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.004mg 0%
Valine 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.757mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.727g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.296g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Macaroon Chinook salmon
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
65%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 181mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.885g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.