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Macaroon vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between macaroon and macadamia

  • The amount of vitamin B1, copper, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, fiber, and vitamin B6 in macadamia is higher than in macaroon.
  • Macadamia covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 98% more than macaroon.
  • Macadamia has 48 times less sodium than macaroon. Macaroon has 241mg of sodium, while macadamia has 5mg.
  • Macaroon has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of macaroon is 32, while the glycemic index of macadamia is 10.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, coconut macaroon and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw.

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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 93% 26% 32% 138% 252% 35% 81% 0.65% 539% 20%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +88.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +348.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +199.2%
Contains more IronIron +350%
Contains more CopperCopper +181%
Contains more ZincZinc +78.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +176.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%

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 4% 0% 11% 0% 299% 37% 46% 45% 63% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +184.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5875%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1024.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +186.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +266.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +343%
Contains more WaterWater +745.6%
Contains more OtherOther +50%
Contains more ProteinProtein +161.9%
Contains more FatsFats +236%

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
17% 81% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.061 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.502 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -40%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3557%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +85.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Macaroon Macadamia
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Macadamia DV% diff.
Manganese 4.131mg 180%
Monounsaturated fat 1.61g 58.877g 143%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 1.195mg 98%
Fats 22.55g 75.77g 82%
Copper 0.269mg 0.756mg 54%
Saturated fat 20.099g 12.061g 37%
Iron 0.82mg 3.69mg 36%
Magnesium 29mg 130mg 24%
Phosphorus 68mg 188mg 17%
Carbs 61.22g 13.82g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.758mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.275mg 14%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 2.473mg 14%
Fiber 5.1g 8.6g 14%
Calories 460kcal 718kcal 13%
Protein 3.02g 7.91g 10%
Sodium 241mg 5mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.162mg 8%
Calcium 5mg 85mg 8%
Potassium 123mg 368mg 7%
Selenium 6.8µg 3.6µg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 1.502g 5%
Zinc 0.73mg 1.3mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.54mg 2%
Folate 3µg 11µg 2%
Choline 9.1mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg 1%
Net carbs 56.12g 5.22g N/A
Sugar 45.16g 4.57g N/A
Starch 1.05g 0%
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0%
Threonine 0.37mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.602mg 0%
Lysine 0.018mg 0%
Methionine 0.023mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.665mg 0%
Valine 0.363mg 0%
Histidine 0.195mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Macadamia
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
40%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.038g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.