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Macaroon vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between macaroon and pork

  • Macaroon has more copper and fiber, while pork has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Macaroon's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 74% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in pork is lower.
  • Pork has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pork is 0, while the glycemic index of macaroon is 32.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, coconut macaroon and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.

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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%
Pork
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.7% 37% 33% 24% 65% 105% 8.1% 1.2% 247%
Contains more CopperCopper +268.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +280%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +243.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +227.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +261.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +566.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~28mg
~equal in Iron ~0.87mg

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%
Pork
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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 2% 0.67% 5.8% 20% 219% 74% 94% 42% 107% 88% 0% 3.8% 51%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4285%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +435%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +931.9%

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
Pork
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27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more FatsFats +62%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +92.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +804.6%
Contains more WaterWater +403.2%

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
Pork
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41% 49% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +284.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +48.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Macaroon Pork
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 ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Pork DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.877mg 71%
Selenium 6.8µg 45.3µg 70%
Saturated fat 20.099g 5.23g 68%
Protein 3.02g 27.32g 49%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 5.037mg 30%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.7µg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.464mg 28%
Cholesterol 0mg 80mg 27%
Phosphorus 68mg 246mg 25%
Copper 0.269mg 0.073mg 22%
Carbs 61.22g 0g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.321mg 20%
Fiber 5.1g 0g 20%
Choline 9.1mg 93.9mg 15%
Zinc 0.73mg 2.39mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 14%
Fats 22.55g 13.92g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 1.61g 6.19g 11%
Calories 460kcal 242kcal 11%
Potassium 123mg 423mg 9%
Sodium 241mg 62mg 8%
Vitamin D 0IU 53IU 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 1.2g 3%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg 1%
Folate 3µg 5µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.29mg 1%
Calcium 5mg 19mg 1%
Iron 0.82mg 0.87mg 1%
Net carbs 56.12g 0g N/A
Magnesium 29mg 28mg 0%
Sugar 45.16g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Manganese 0.009mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0%
Threonine 1.234mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.26mg 0%
Leucine 2.177mg 0%
Lysine 2.446mg 0%
Methionine 0.712mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0%
Valine 1.473mg 0%
Histidine 1.067mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Pork
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
54%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 179mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork
Pork is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.869g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $0.8)

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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.