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Macaroon vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between macaroon and jerky

  • Macaroon contains less zinc, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B12, folate, choline, and potassium than jerky.
  • Jerky's daily need coverage for sodium is 80% higher.
  • Jerky contains 2 times less saturated fat than macaroon. Macaroon contains 20.099g of saturated fat, while jerky contains 10.85g.
  • Jerky has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of jerky is 0, while the glycemic index of macaroon is 32.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, coconut macaroon and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.

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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%
Jerky
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +385.4%
Contains more IronIron +561%
Contains more ZincZinc +1011%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +498.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +57.4%

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%
Jerky
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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% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +157.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +670%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +687.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +109.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +4366.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +1098.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~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
Jerky
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33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +456.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +999.3%
Contains more FatsFats +13.5%
Contains more WaterWater +103.1%
Contains more OtherOther +300%

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
Jerky
3
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +602.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Macaroon Jerky
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 Jerky DV% diff.
Sodium 241mg 2081mg 80%
Zinc 0.73mg 8.11mg 67%
Protein 3.02g 33.2g 60%
Iron 0.82mg 5.42mg 58%
Phosphorus 68mg 407mg 48%
Saturated fat 20.099g 10.85g 42%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg 41%
Folate 3µg 134µg 33%
Monounsaturated fat 1.61g 11.305g 24%
Choline 9.1mg 109.1mg 18%
Carbs 61.22g 11g 17%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Potassium 123mg 597mg 14%
Fiber 5.1g 1.8g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.154mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 1.732mg 9%
Selenium 6.8µg 10.7µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.179mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.142mg 6%
Magnesium 29mg 51mg 5%
Copper 0.269mg 0.227mg 5%
Fats 22.55g 25.6g 5%
Manganese 0.111mg 5%
Calories 460kcal 410kcal 3%
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.49mg 2%
Calcium 5mg 20mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 2.3µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 1.011g 1%
Net carbs 56.12g 9.2g N/A
Sugar 45.16g 9g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Macaroon Jerky
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
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 1840mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.249g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky 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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.