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Macaroon vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Macaroon and Chocolate ice cream different?

  • Macaroon is higher in Fiber, Copper, and Selenium, however, Chocolate ice cream is richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Macaroon is 66% higher.
  • Macaroon contains 4 times more Fiber than Chocolate ice cream. While Macaroon contains 5.1g of Fiber, Chocolate ice cream contains only 1.2g.
  • Chocolate ice cream has less Sodium.

Cookies, coconut macaroon and Ice creams, chocolate 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 21% 33% 22% 35% 45% 16% 46% 9.9% 18% 14%
Contains more CopperCopper +99.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +172%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2080%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +102.4%
Contains more IronIron +13.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~29mg

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 2.3% 25% 6% 6% 11% 45% 4.2% 33% 13% 36% 0.75% 12% 12%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +74.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +223.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +433.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +147.3%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.226mg

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
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more FatsFats +105%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +117.1%
Contains more OtherOther +31.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.8%
Contains more WaterWater +384.3%

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
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.41 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +97.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -66.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +99.4%

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 ice cream
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Chocolate ice cream Opinion
Calories 460kcal 216kcal Macaroon
Protein 3.02g 3.8g Chocolate ice cream
Fats 22.55g 11g Macaroon
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Chocolate ice cream
Net carbs 56.12g 27g Macaroon
Carbs 61.22g 28.2g Macaroon
Cholesterol 0mg 34mg Macaroon
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU Chocolate ice cream
Magnesium 29mg 29mg
Calcium 5mg 109mg Chocolate ice cream
Potassium 123mg 249mg Chocolate ice cream
Iron 0.82mg 0.93mg Chocolate ice cream
Sugar 45.16g 25.36g Chocolate ice cream
Fiber 5.1g 1.2g Macaroon
Copper 0.269mg 0.135mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.73mg 0.58mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 68mg 107mg Chocolate ice cream
Sodium 241mg 76mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A 0IU 416IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A 0µg 118µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.3mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Chocolate ice cream
Manganese 0.14mg Chocolate ice cream
Selenium 6.8µg 2.5µg Macaroon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.042mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.194mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.226mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B5 0.554mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.055mg Macaroon
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0.3µg Macaroon
Folate 3µg 16µg Chocolate ice cream
Choline 9.1mg 22.5mg Chocolate ice cream
Saturated Fat 20.099g 6.8g Chocolate ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 3.21g Chocolate ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.41g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Chocolate ice cream
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
16%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.299g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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 ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.