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Macaroon vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between macaroon and potato chips

  • The amount of vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, vitamin B3, vitamin K, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2 in potato chips is higher than in macaroon.
  • Potato chips cover your daily vitamin E needs 59% more than macaroon.
  • Potato chips have 2 times less saturated fat than macaroon. Macaroon has 20.099g of saturated fat, while potato chips have 10.96g.
  • Potato chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato chips is 56, while the glycemic index of macaroon is 32.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cookies, coconut macaroon and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +131%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +380%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +936.6%
Contains more IronIron +98.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +49.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +142.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19.1%

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4694.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +735%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +228.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1639.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1909.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1400%
Contains more CholineCholine +312.1%
~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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.7%
Contains more WaterWater +505.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +131.8%
Contains more FatsFats +53.4%
Contains more OtherOther +110.5%

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +511.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1402.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Potato chips DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 12.17g 76%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 9.11mg 59%
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.66mg 43%
Saturated fat 20.099g 10.96g 42%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg 35%
Potassium 123mg 1275mg 34%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 3.827mg 23%
Histidine 153mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 1.61g 9.84g 21%
Fats 22.55g 34.6g 19%
Manganese 0.44mg 19%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 22.1µg 18%
Phosphorus 68mg 165mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.167mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.197mg 11%
Folate 3µg 45µg 11%
Sodium 241mg 8mg 10%
Iron 0.82mg 1.63mg 10%
Magnesium 29mg 67mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 8%
Protein 3.02g 7g 8%
Choline 9.1mg 37.5mg 5%
Calories 460kcal 536kcal 4%
Copper 0.269mg 0.306mg 4%
Carbs 61.22g 52.9g 3%
Zinc 0.73mg 1.09mg 3%
Calcium 5mg 24mg 2%
Selenium 6.8µg 8.1µg 2%
Fiber 5.1g 4.8g 1%
Net carbs 56.12g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 45.16g 0.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Potato chips
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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.139g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.