Macaroon vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between macaroon and chocolate
- Macaroon contains less iron, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, caffeine, and vitamin B12 than chocolate.
- Chocolate's daily need coverage for iron is 90% higher.
- Chocolate contains 10 times less sodium than macaroon. Macaroon contains 241mg of sodium, while chocolate contains 24mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, coconut macaroon and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.
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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.
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +126.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +403.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1020% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +354.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +878% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +282.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +175.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +202.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +128.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +184.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +229.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +636.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +1085.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +61.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +38.7% |
~equal in
Carbs
~61.17g
~equal in
Other
~1.7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +492.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +34.8% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~18.519g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.82mg | 8.02mg | 90% |
| Copper | 0.269mg | 1.028mg | 84% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 62% | |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 146mg | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.61g | 9.54g | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 68mg | 206mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 123mg | 559mg | 13% |
| Fats | 22.55g | 31.28g | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.73mg | 2.01mg | 12% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 43mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg | 10% |
| Sodium | 241mg | 24mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 7g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 20.099g | 18.519g | 7% |
| Selenium | 6.8µg | 3µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 8.1µg | 6% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 56mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.096mg | 0.042mg | 4% |
| Calories | 460kcal | 546kcal | 4% |
| Protein | 3.02g | 4.88g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 0.725mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Choline | 9.1mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 1.092g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.54mg | 2% |
| Folate | 3µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.12g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Carbs | 61.22g | 61.17g | 0% |
| Sugar | 45.16g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
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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
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9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macaroon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.74g)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 217mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.