Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Macaroon vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Summary of differences between macaroon and chocolate brownie

  • Macaroon has less vitamin A, copper, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, phosphorus, selenium, and vitamin B12 than chocolate brownie.
  • Macaroon covers your daily need for saturated fat, 64% more than chocolate brownie.
  • Chocolate brownie has less saturated fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, coconut macaroon and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe.

Infographic

Macaroon vs Chocolate brownie infographic
Infographic link

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 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +82.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1040%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.1%
Contains more IronIron +124.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +94.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +69.1%

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 1% 59% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 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 +605%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +346.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +866.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.094mg

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% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22%
Contains more ProteinProtein +105.3%
Contains more FatsFats +29%
Contains more OtherOther +11.1%
~equal in Water ~12.6g

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
27% 39% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +573.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1062%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Chocolate brownie DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.099g 7.319g 58%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 9.412g 57%
Manganese 0.587mg 26%
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 1.61g 10.839g 23%
Fiber 5.1g 20%
Vitamin A 0µg 176µg 20%
Iron 0.82mg 1.84mg 13%
Copper 0.269mg 0.388mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.141mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.19mg 10%
Fats 22.55g 29.1g 10%
Phosphorus 68mg 132mg 9%
Selenium 6.8µg 11.5µg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 7%
Folate 3µg 29µg 7%
Magnesium 29mg 53mg 6%
Protein 3.02g 6.2g 6%
Calcium 5mg 57mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.982mg 5%
Sodium 241mg 343mg 4%
Carbs 61.22g 50.2g 4%
Choline 9.1mg 2%
Zinc 0.73mg 0.97mg 2%
Potassium 123mg 176mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Calories 460kcal 466kcal 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 56.12g 50.2g N/A
Sugar 45.16g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.094mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.078mg 0%
Threonine 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.298mg 0%
Valine 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Chocolate brownie
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
18%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.78g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.