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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 9.9% 21% 85% 26% 159% 71% 9.5% 1.2% 104%
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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1% 2.4% 0% 13% 39% 75% 31% 72% 311% 7.3% 5.3% 40%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
24% 15% 58% 2%
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
89% 7% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
44% 53% 3%
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.
Macaroon Ground beef
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Ground beef DV% diff.
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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is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Ground beef
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
5%
Macaroon
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 168mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.