Macaroon vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between macaroon and ginger
- Macaroon is higher in fiber and selenium, yet ginger is higher in potassium and vitamin C.
- Macaroon covers your daily saturated fat needs 99% more than ginger.
- Macaroon contains 19 times more sodium than ginger. While macaroon contains 241mg of sodium, ginger contains only 13mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in ginger is lower.
- The glycemic index of ginger is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, coconut macaroon and Ginger root, 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 IronIron | +36.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +114.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +871.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +48.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +220% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +237.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.6% |
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 | +76.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +36.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +240.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +66.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +266.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +216.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +65.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2906.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +244.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +122.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +586% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +945.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +426% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 20.099g | 0.203g | 90% |
| Fats | 22.55g | 0.75g | 34% |
| Calories | 460kcal | 80kcal | 19% |
| Carbs | 61.22g | 17.77g | 14% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 2g | 12% |
| Selenium | 6.8µg | 0.7µg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.229mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 241mg | 13mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 123mg | 415mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.096mg | 0.16mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 68mg | 34mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.269mg | 0.226mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.73mg | 0.34mg | 4% |
| Choline | 9.1mg | 28.8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg | 4% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.61g | 0.154g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.154g | 4% |
| Iron | 0.82mg | 0.6mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 0.75mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 43mg | 3% |
| Protein | 3.02g | 1.82g | 2% |
| Folate | 3µg | 11µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.034mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.12g | 15.77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 45.16g | 1.7g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.057mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.045mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 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 cheaper?
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 228mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.896g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ginger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.