Macaroon vs. Coconut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between macaroon and coconut
- Macaroon has less iron, copper, fiber, potassium, phosphorus, selenium, and folate than coconut.
- Coconut covers your daily need for saturated fat, 48% more than macaroon.
- Macaroon has 12 times more sodium than coconut. While macaroon has 241mg of sodium, coconut has only 20mg.
- The glycemic index of coconut is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, coconut macaroon and Nuts, coconut meat, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +10.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +180% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +189.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +196.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +61.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +48.5% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +77.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +26.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +230% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +145.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +766.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +33% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +302% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +78.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +48.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +308.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +121.3% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.5mg | 65% | |
| Saturated fat | 20.099g | 29.698g | 44% |
| Iron | 0.82mg | 2.43mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.269mg | 0.435mg | 18% |
| Fats | 22.55g | 33.49g | 17% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 9g | 16% |
| Carbs | 61.22g | 15.23g | 15% |
| Sodium | 241mg | 20mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 123mg | 356mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 68mg | 113mg | 6% |
| Folate | 3µg | 26µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.3mg | 6% | |
| Selenium | 6.8µg | 10.1µg | 6% |
| Calories | 460kcal | 354kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.066mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.3mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.366g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.096mg | 0.054mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.73mg | 1.1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 0.54mg | 2% |
| Protein | 3.02g | 3.33g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Choline | 9.1mg | 12.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.12g | 6.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 45.16g | 6.23g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.61g | 1.425g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.247mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.169mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Macaroon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.599g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coconut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)