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Macaroon vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are macaroon and hamburgers different?

  • Macaroon is higher in copper and fiber; however, hamburgers are richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, iron, zinc, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for macaroon is 75% higher.
  • Macaroon contains 6 times more fiber than hamburgers. While macaroon contains 5.1g of fiber, hamburgers contain only 0.9g.
  • Hamburgers have less saturated fat.
  • Macaroon has a lower glycemic index (32) than hamburgers (66).

Cookies, coconut macaroon and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain are the varieties used in this article.

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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 14% 31% 20% 108% 30% 78% 58% 54% 28% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45%
Contains more CopperCopper +195.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1940%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83.7%
Contains more IronIron +251.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +293.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%

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% 0% 0% 0% 54% 58% 101% 19% 47% 180% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +985%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2338.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1766.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more FatsFats +57%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +154%
Contains more ProteinProtein +465.6%
Contains more WaterWater +271%
~equal in Other ~1.79g

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
46% 50% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.096 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.38 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +113.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +241.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Macaroon Hamburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Hamburger DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.099g 5.096g 68%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.44µg 60%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 5.365mg 32%
Protein 3.02g 17.08g 28%
Iron 0.82mg 2.88mg 26%
Copper 0.269mg 0.091mg 20%
Zinc 0.73mg 2.87mg 19%
Fiber 5.1g 0.9g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.217mg 16%
Cholesterol 0mg 47mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.25mg 15%
Folate 3µg 56µg 13%
Fats 22.55g 14.36g 13%
Carbs 61.22g 24.1g 12%
Selenium 6.8µg 12%
Calcium 5mg 102mg 10%
Phosphorus 68mg 136mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 1.61g 5.495g 10%
Manganese 0.217mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.203mg 8%
Calories 460kcal 295kcal 8%
Sodium 241mg 414mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 6%
Fructose 2.03g 3%
Potassium 123mg 226mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.38g 3%
Choline 9.1mg 2%
Magnesium 29mg 20mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Net carbs 56.12g 23.2g N/A
Sugar 45.16g 4.15g N/A
Trans fat 0.814g N/A
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0%
Threonine 0.666mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.716mg 0%
Leucine 1.319mg 0%
Lysine 1.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.677mg 0%
Valine 0.823mg 0%
Histidine 0.505mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Hamburger
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
38%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 173mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.003g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hamburger
Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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

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.