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Macaroon vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between macaroon and lamb

  • Macaroon has more fiber and copper, while lamb has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, zinc, phosphorus, and choline.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 106% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in lamb is lower.
  • Lamb has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lamb is 0, while the glycemic index of macaroon is 32.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, coconut macaroon and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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%
Lamb
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +126.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +240%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +152%
Contains more IronIron +129.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +511%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +176.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +288.2%

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%
Lamb
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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% 2.8% 1.5% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2927.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +318.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +929.7%
~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
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +108.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +711.9%
Contains more WaterWater +367.1%
~equal in Fats ~20.94g

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
Lamb
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +447.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +86.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Macaroon Lamb
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Lamb DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.55µg 106%
Saturated fat 20.099g 8.83g 51%
Protein 3.02g 24.52g 43%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 6.66mg 40%
Selenium 6.8µg 26.4µg 36%
Zinc 0.73mg 4.46mg 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Carbs 61.22g 0g 20%
Fiber 5.1g 0g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 1.61g 8.82g 18%
Phosphorus 68mg 188mg 17%
Copper 0.269mg 0.119mg 17%
Choline 9.1mg 93.7mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.25mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 13%
Iron 0.82mg 1.88mg 13%
Calories 460kcal 294kcal 8%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.1mg 7%
Sodium 241mg 72mg 7%
Potassium 123mg 310mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 1.51g 5%
Folate 3µg 18µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.13mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 4.6µg 3%
Fats 22.55g 20.94g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Manganese 0.022mg 1%
Calcium 5mg 17mg 1%
Magnesium 29mg 23mg 1%
Net carbs 56.12g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 45.16g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.14mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 169mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.269g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb 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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.