Macaroon vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between macaroon and graham cracker
- Macaroon has more copper; however, graham cracker has more iron, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin K.
- Macaroon's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 92% more.
- Macaroon has 2 times more copper than graham cracker. Macaroon has 0.269mg of copper, while graham cracker has 0.17mg.
- Graham cracker is lower in saturated fat.
- Graham cracker has a higher glycemic index than macaroon.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, coconut macaroon and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon).
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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 CopperCopper | +58.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +37.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1440% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +361% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +31.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +172.1% |
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 CholineCholine | +54.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +694.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1225% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +428.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1917.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +62.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2933.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Saturated fat | 20.099g | 1.633g | 84% |
| Manganese | 1.019mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 0.82mg | 3.78mg | 37% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 5.388g | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 4.439mg | 26% |
| Folate | 3µg | 91µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.317mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.265mg | 20% |
| Starch | 46.56g | 19% | |
| Fats | 22.55g | 10.6g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 68mg | 185mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.269mg | 0.17mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 14.3µg | 11% |
| Sodium | 241mg | 459mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1.51mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 5mg | 77mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 3.4g | 7% |
| Protein | 3.02g | 6.69g | 7% |
| Carbs | 61.22g | 77.66g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.096mg | 0.156mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 40mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.61g | 2.509g | 2% |
| Calories | 460kcal | 430kcal | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.73mg | 0.96mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.99g | 1% | |
| Selenium | 6.8µg | 6.3µg | 1% |
| Choline | 9.1mg | 5.9mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 123mg | 170mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.12g | 74.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 45.16g | 24.85g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.055g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.599g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.735g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.02 g
Fats:
22.55 g
Carbs:
61.22 g
Water:
11.5 g
Other:
1.71 g
Protein:
6.69 g
Fats:
10.6 g
Carbs:
77.66 g
Water:
3.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +112.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +239.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +121.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
20.099 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.633 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.388 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +55.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +565.2% |
