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Macaroon vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between macaroon and nachos?

  • Macaroon is higher in copper and fiber; however, nachos are richer in vitamin E, phosphorus, vitamin K, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, potassium, and calcium.
  • Macaroon's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 90% more.
  • Nachos contain 4 times less copper than macaroon. Macaroon contains 0.269mg of copper, while nachos contain 0.064mg.
  • Nachos have less saturated fat.
  • Macaroon has a lower glycemic index (32) than nachos (75).

We used Cookies, coconut macaroon and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese types 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.
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%
Nachos
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 19% 32% 28% 21% 23% 85% 41% 24% 47%
Contains more CopperCopper +320.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1160%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +194.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +191.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26.5%
~equal in Iron ~0.75mg

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%
Nachos
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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 3.7% 1.7% 82% 0% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8.8% 48% 7.5% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2047.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +515%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +121.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +186.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +124%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1654.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +190.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
Nachos
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4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +75.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +43%
Contains more WaterWater +225.2%
~equal in Fats ~21.5g
~equal in Other ~1.87g

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
Nachos
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10% 66% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +770.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +522.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Nachos DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.099g 2.173g 81%
Monounsaturated fat 1.61g 14.02g 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 5.04g 28%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 4.08mg 26%
Copper 0.269mg 0.064mg 23%
Phosphorus 68mg 198mg 19%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 19.3µg 15%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Carbs 61.22g 34.91g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.123mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.215mg 9%
Manganese 0.187mg 8%
Fiber 5.1g 3.2g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 8%
Potassium 123mg 362mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.133mg 6%
Calories 460kcal 343kcal 6%
Calcium 5mg 63mg 6%
Protein 3.02g 4.32g 3%
Choline 9.1mg 26.4mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.63mg 3%
Selenium 6.8µg 8.6µg 3%
Sodium 241mg 313mg 3%
Magnesium 29mg 42mg 3%
Folate 3µg 10µg 2%
Fats 22.55g 21.5g 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg 1%
Zinc 0.73mg 0.86mg 1%
Iron 0.82mg 0.75mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 56.12g 31.71g N/A
Sugar 45.16g 2.17g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Nachos
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
24%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.926g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.