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Macaroon vs. Italian ice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Macaroon and Italian ice

  • The amount of Copper, Fiber, Selenium, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Zinc in Macaroon is higher than in Italian ice.
  • Macaroon covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 100% more than Italian ice.
  • Italian ice contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, coconut macaroon and Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared.

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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 0% 0.3% 0.53% 3.4% 3.3% 0.82% 0% 0.52% 2.6% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1950%
Contains more IronIron +811.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +2590%
Contains more ZincZinc +2333.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6700%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%

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 1.7% 10% 0% 0% 1.3% 2.3% 13% 0.3% 0.46% 0% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4700%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +225%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +9966.7%
Contains more FatsFats +112650%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +353.5%
Contains more OtherOther +3320%
Contains more WaterWater +651.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Italian ice Opinion
Calories 460kcal 53kcal Macaroon
Protein 3.02g 0.03g Macaroon
Fats 22.55g 0.02g Macaroon
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Italian ice
Net carbs 56.12g 13.5g Macaroon
Carbs 61.22g 13.5g Macaroon
Magnesium 29mg 0mg Macaroon
Calcium 5mg 1mg Macaroon
Potassium 123mg 6mg Macaroon
Iron 0.82mg 0.09mg Macaroon
Sugar 45.16g Italian ice
Fiber 5.1g 0g Macaroon
Copper 0.269mg 0.01mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.73mg 0.03mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 68mg 0mg Macaroon
Sodium 241mg 4mg Italian ice
Vitamin A 0IU 167IU Italian ice
Vitamin E 0.19mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.02mg Italian ice
Selenium 6.8µg 0.1µg Macaroon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.005mg Macaroon
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.01mg Macaroon
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.715mg Italian ice
Vitamin B5 0.005mg Italian ice
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.002mg Macaroon
Vitamin K 1.1µg Macaroon
Folate 3µg 5µg Italian ice
Choline 9.1mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 20.099g 0g Italian ice
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 0g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Italian ice
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
3%
Italian ice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
1%
Italian ice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Macaroon
Macaroon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 237mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.099g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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
  2. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/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.