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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.02 g
Fats:
22.55 g
Carbs:
61.22 g
Water:
11.5 g
Other:
1.71 g
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% |
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Other
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
20.099 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
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.
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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 |
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.669g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.