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Macaroon vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Macaroon and Cocoa solids

  • Cocoa solids are richer than Macaroon in Copper, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Cocoa solids is 391% higher.
  • Macaroon contains 2 times more Saturated Fat than Cocoa solids. Macaroon contains 20.099g of Saturated Fat, while Cocoa solids contain 8.07g.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, coconut macaroon and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened.

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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 356% 38% 134% 520% 1263% 186% 315% 2.7% 500% 78%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1620.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2460%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1139%
Contains more IronIron +1590.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1308.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +832.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +979.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +110.3%

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% 0% 2% 0% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +90%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +301.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +893.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +127.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +966.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +31.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +64.6%
Contains more WaterWater +283.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +549%
Contains more OtherOther +239.2%
~equal in Carbs ~57.9g

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
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +84.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -59.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +183.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Cocoa solids Opinion
Calories 460kcal 228kcal Macaroon
Protein 3.02g 19.6g Cocoa solids
Fats 22.55g 13.7g Macaroon
Net carbs 56.12g 20.9g Macaroon
Carbs 61.22g 57.9g Macaroon
Magnesium 29mg 499mg Cocoa solids
Calcium 5mg 128mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 123mg 1524mg Cocoa solids
Iron 0.82mg 13.86mg Cocoa solids
Sugar 45.16g 1.75g Cocoa solids
Fiber 5.1g 37g Cocoa solids
Copper 0.269mg 3.788mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 0.73mg 6.81mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 68mg 734mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 241mg 21mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.1mg Macaroon
Manganese 3.837mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 6.8µg 14.3µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.078mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.241mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 2.185mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.254mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.118mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin K 1.1µg 2.5µg Cocoa solids
Folate 3µg 32µg Cocoa solids
Choline 9.1mg 12mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 20.099g 8.07g Cocoa solids
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 4.57g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.44g Macaroon
Tryptophan 0.293mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 1.189mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.983mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.202mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.941mg Cocoa solids
Valine 1.177mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg Cocoa solids

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Cocoa solids
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
15%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 220mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.