Macaroon vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between macaroon and ice cream
- Macaroon is richer in copper, fiber, iron, and selenium, yet ice cream is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for macaroon is 67% higher.
- Macaroon contains 12 times more copper than ice cream. Macaroon contains 0.269mg of copper, while ice cream contains 0.023mg.
- Ice cream contains less saturated fat.
- Macaroon has a lower glycemic index than ice cream.
Food types used in this article are Cookies, coconut macaroon and Ice creams, vanilla.
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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 | +107.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +811.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1069.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +277.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2460% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +61.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +54.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +89.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +57.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +105% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +185.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +105% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +159.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +90% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +430.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +79.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +84.4% |
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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| Saturated fat | 20.099g | 6.79g | 60% |
| Copper | 0.269mg | 0.023mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 0.7g | 18% |
| Fats | 22.55g | 11g | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.39µg | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 44mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.24mg | 14% |
| Calories | 460kcal | 207kcal | 13% |
| Carbs | 61.22g | 23.6g | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 118µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.581mg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 5mg | 128mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 6.8µg | 1.8µg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.82mg | 0.09mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 241mg | 80mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 68mg | 105mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.096mg | 0.048mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 14mg | 4% |
| Choline | 9.1mg | 26mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.61g | 2.969g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.452g | 2% |
| Potassium | 123mg | 199mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.041mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 8IU | 1% |
| Folate | 3µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 0.116mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Protein | 3.02g | 3.5g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.12g | 22.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 45.16g | 21.22g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.73mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.146mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.316mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.309g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.