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Macaroon vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Macaroon and Cucumber

  • Macaroon is richer in Copper, Fiber, Selenium, Iron, and Phosphorus, yet Cucumber is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Macaroon is 100% higher.
  • Macaroon contains 121 times more Sodium than Cucumber. Macaroon contains 241mg of Sodium, while Cucumber contains 2mg.
  • Cucumber contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, coconut macaroon and Cucumber, with peel, 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.
Macaroon
Macaroon
6
:
4
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Iron +192.9%
Contains more Magnesium +123.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +183.3%
Contains more Zinc +265%
Contains more Copper +556.1%
Contains more Selenium +2166.7%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Potassium +19.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Macaroon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Cucumber
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Contains more Iron +192.9%
Contains more Magnesium +123.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +183.3%
Contains more Zinc +265%
Contains more Copper +556.1%
Contains more Selenium +2166.7%
Contains more Calcium +220%
Contains more Potassium +19.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%

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.
Macaroon
Macaroon
4
:
6
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Vitamin E +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1390.9%
Macaroon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 5% 14% 5% 0% 23% 3% 0% 3%
Cucumber
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 1% 0% 10% 7% 8% 2% 16% 10% 6% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin E +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1390.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Macaroon
Macaroon
4
:
1
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Protein +364.6%
Contains more Fats +20400%
Contains more Carbs +1586.5%
Contains more Other +350%
Contains more Water +728.1%
Macaroon
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
Cucumber
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 g
Contains more Protein +364.6%
Contains more Fats +20400%
Contains more Carbs +1586.5%
Contains more Other +350%
Contains more Water +728.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Macaroon
Macaroon
2
:
1
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2431.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Macaroon
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Cucumber
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2431.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 56.12g 3.13g Macaroon
Protein 3.02g 0.65g Macaroon
Fats 22.55g 0.11g Macaroon
Carbs 61.22g 3.63g Macaroon
Calories 460kcal 15kcal Macaroon
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 0.87g Cucumber
Sugar 45.16g 1.67g Cucumber
Fiber 5.1g 0.5g Macaroon
Calcium 5mg 16mg Cucumber
Iron 0.82mg 0.28mg Macaroon
Magnesium 29mg 13mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 68mg 24mg Macaroon
Potassium 123mg 147mg Cucumber
Sodium 241mg 2mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.73mg 0.2mg Macaroon
Copper 0.269mg 0.041mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.079mg Cucumber
Selenium 6.8µg 0.3µg Macaroon
Vitamin A 0IU 105IU Cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Cucumber
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.03mg Macaroon
Vitamin C 0mg 2.8mg Cucumber
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.027mg Cucumber
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.033mg Macaroon
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.098mg Macaroon
Vitamin B5 0.259mg Cucumber
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.04mg Macaroon
Folate 3µg 7µg Cucumber
Vitamin K 1.1µg 16.4µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.005mg Cucumber
Threonine 0.019mg Cucumber
Isoleucine 0.021mg Cucumber
Leucine 0.029mg Cucumber
Lysine 0.029mg Cucumber
Methionine 0.006mg Cucumber
Phenylalanine 0.019mg Cucumber
Valine 0.022mg Cucumber
Histidine 0.01mg Cucumber
Saturated Fat 20.099g 0.037g Cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 0.005g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.032g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Cucumber
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
4%
Macaroon
9%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Macaroon
Macaroon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 239mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.062g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168409/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.