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Macaroon vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between macaroon and ham

  • Macaroon has more copper and fiber; however, ham is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, and zinc.
  • Macaroon covers your daily need for saturated fat, 91% more than ham.
  • Ham has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of macaroon is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, coconut macaroon and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted.

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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%
Ham
Ham
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 2.4% 25% 56% 26% 79% 84% 157% 7% 106%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +240.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +133.3%
Contains more IronIron +80.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +294.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +188.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +186.8%

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%
Ham
Ham
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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% 5% 12% 189% 47% 75% 24% 92% 81% 0% 2.3% 46%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3670%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +236.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1728.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +835.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~3µg

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
Ham
Ham
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21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 g
Contains more FatsFats +307.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3981.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +593%
Contains more WaterWater +488.4%
Contains more OtherOther +155.6%

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
Ham
Ham
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36% 53% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.54 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +50%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +62.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Macaroon Ham
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Ham DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.099g 1.81g 83%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.754mg 61%
Sodium 241mg 1203mg 42%
Protein 3.02g 20.93g 36%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.65µg 27%
Fats 22.55g 5.53g 26%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 4.023mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.4mg 23%
Selenium 6.8µg 19.5µg 23%
Copper 0.269mg 0.079mg 21%
Carbs 61.22g 1.5g 20%
Fiber 5.1g 0g 20%
Zinc 0.73mg 2.88mg 20%
Phosphorus 68mg 196mg 18%
Cholesterol 0mg 53mg 18%
Calories 460kcal 145kcal 16%
Choline 9.1mg 85.1mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.202mg 11%
Iron 0.82mg 1.48mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 8%
Potassium 123mg 287mg 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Magnesium 29mg 14mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 32IU 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.61g 2.62g 3%
Manganese 0.054mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.54g 2%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 56.12g 1.5g N/A
Calcium 5mg 8mg 0%
Sugar 45.16g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.25mg 0%
Folate 3µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.931mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.918mg 0%
Leucine 1.661mg 0%
Lysine 1.775mg 0%
Methionine 0.553mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.904mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.75mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Ham
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
44%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 962mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.289g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ham
Ham is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham
Ham 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. Ham - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167871/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.