Macaroon vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between macaroon and ground beef
- Macaroon is richer in copper and fiber, yet ground beef is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, selenium, iron, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for ground beef is 104% higher.
- Ground beef contains less saturated fat.
- Ground beef has a lower glycemic index than macaroon.
Food types used in this article are Cookies, coconut macaroon and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.
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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 | +70.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +240.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +560% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +95.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +176.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +700% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +144.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +180.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +58.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +155% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +185% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1730% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +224% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +163.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +133.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +704.4% |
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:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +46.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +690.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +407.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.8% |
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
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +98.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +354.8% |
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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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.49µg | 104% |
| Saturated fat | 20.099g | 6.073g | 64% |
| Zinc | 0.73mg | 5.84mg | 46% |
| Protein | 3.02g | 23.87g | 42% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 88mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 4.026mg | 24% |
| Selenium | 6.8µg | 19.1µg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.269mg | 0.079mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 0g | 20% |
| Carbs | 61.22g | 0g | 20% |
| Iron | 0.82mg | 2.27mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.096mg | 0.311mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.61g | 7.322g | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 68mg | 166mg | 14% |
| Choline | 9.1mg | 73.2mg | 12% |
| Fats | 22.55g | 15.37g | 11% |
| Calories | 460kcal | 241kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.171mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 241mg | 73mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.051mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 123mg | 241mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 33mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.408g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 17mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 2.9µg | 2% |
| Folate | 3µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.12g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 45.16g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
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
5%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
50%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 168mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins