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Macaroon vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between macaroon and chocolate cake

  • Macaroon has more fiber and copper; however, chocolate cake is richer in choline, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, iron, selenium, and vitamin B12.
  • Macaroon covers your daily saturated fat needs 73% more than chocolate cake.
  • Chocolate cake has 3 times less fiber than macaroon. Macaroon has 5.1g of fiber, while chocolate cake has 1.6g.
  • Chocolate cake contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, coconut macaroon and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.

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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 23% 18% 12% 60% 69% 19% 45% 41% 37% 65%
Contains more CopperCopper +30%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +10.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.8%
Contains more IronIron +96.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75%
~equal in Zinc ~0.69mg

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 35% 49% 21% 18% 9.5% 20% 0% 20% 70%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +134.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +605%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +255%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +416.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more CholineCholine +1311%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~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
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +49.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +75.5%
Contains more WaterWater +112.2%
~equal in Other ~1.8g

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
38% 42% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.761 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +275.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +240.9%

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 cake
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 cake DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.099g 5.43g 67%
Choline 9.1mg 128.4mg 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg 19%
Fiber 5.1g 1.6g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 2.761g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.213mg 12%
Manganese 0.28mg 12%
Fats 22.55g 15.1g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 1.61g 6.039g 11%
Iron 0.82mg 1.61mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.141mg 10%
Selenium 6.8µg 11.9µg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Copper 0.269mg 0.207mg 7%
Folate 3µg 27µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 1.137mg 6%
Calcium 5mg 60mg 6%
Protein 3.02g 5.3g 5%
Phosphorus 68mg 106mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.041mg 4%
Calories 460kcal 371kcal 4%
Sodium 241mg 315mg 3%
Carbs 61.22g 53.4g 3%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Potassium 123mg 140mg 1%
Magnesium 29mg 32mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 56.12g 51.8g N/A
Sugar 45.16g N/A
Zinc 0.73mg 0.69mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.202mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0%
Leucine 0.407mg 0%
Lysine 0.268mg 0%
Methionine 0.116mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0%
Valine 0.283mg 0%
Histidine 0.12mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Chocolate cake
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
19%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.669g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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 cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.