Macaroon vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are macaroon and lentil different?
- Macaroon is higher in selenium; however, lentil is richer in folate, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, fiber, potassium, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for macaroon is 100% higher.
- Macaroon contains 121 times more sodium than lentil. While macaroon contains 241mg of sodium, lentil contains only 2mg.
- Lentil has less saturated fat.
Cookies, coconut macaroon and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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.
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +142.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +24.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +280% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +200% |
| Contains more IronIron | +306.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +74% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +164.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +72.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +745% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +381.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +85.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +54.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +5933.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +259.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +5834.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +204.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +106% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +198.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +505.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2415.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +362.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.7% |
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 | 0.053g | 91% |
| Folate | 3µg | 181µg | 45% |
| Fats | 22.55g | 0.38g | 34% |
| Iron | 0.82mg | 3.33mg | 31% |
| Manganese | 0.494mg | 21% | |
| Calories | 460kcal | 116kcal | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 68mg | 180mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 61.22g | 20.13g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.638mg | 13% | |
| Protein | 3.02g | 9.02g | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.169mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 7.9g | 11% |
| Sodium | 241mg | 2mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 123mg | 369mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 6.8µg | 2.8µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.096mg | 0.178mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.73mg | 1.27mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 1.06mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.175g | 4% |
| Choline | 9.1mg | 32.7mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.61g | 0.064g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.269mg | 0.251mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.5mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 36mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.073mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.12g | 12.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 45.16g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.323mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.654mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.63mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.448mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.254mg | 0% |
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 cheaper?
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 239mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.046g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)