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Macaroon vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Macaroon and Potato

  • Macaroon has more Copper, Fiber, and Selenium, while Potato has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Macaroon's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 100% higher.
  • Potato contains 40 times less Sodium than Macaroon. Macaroon contains 241mg of Sodium, while Potato contains 6mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Potato is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, coconut macaroon and Potatoes, flesh and skin, 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.
Contains more Magnesium +26.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.3%
Contains more Zinc +143.3%
Contains more Copper +144.5%
Contains more Selenium +1600%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Potassium +245.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.81
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Contains more Magnesium +26.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.3%
Contains more Zinc +143.3%
Contains more Copper +144.5%
Contains more Selenium +1600%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Potassium +245.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.81

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.
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Potato
Contains more Vitamin E +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +305%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +382.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +210.4%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +81.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 5% 14% 5% 0% 23% 3% 0% 3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +305%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +382.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +210.4%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +81.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +47.3%
Contains more Fats +24955.6%
Contains more Carbs +250%
Contains more Other +52.7%
Contains more Water +589.1%
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
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more Protein +47.3%
Contains more Fats +24955.6%
Contains more Carbs +250%
Contains more Other +52.7%
Contains more Water +589.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1828.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1828.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

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
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Potato Opinion
Net carbs 56.12g 15.39g Macaroon
Protein 3.02g 2.05g Macaroon
Fats 22.55g 0.09g Macaroon
Carbs 61.22g 17.49g Macaroon
Calories 460kcal 77kcal Macaroon
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.26g Potato
Sugar 45.16g 0.82g Potato
Fiber 5.1g 2.1g Macaroon
Calcium 5mg 12mg Potato
Iron 0.82mg 0.81mg Macaroon
Magnesium 29mg 23mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 68mg 57mg Macaroon
Potassium 123mg 425mg Potato
Sodium 241mg 6mg Potato
Zinc 0.73mg 0.3mg Macaroon
Copper 0.269mg 0.11mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.2mg Potato
Selenium 6.8µg 0.4µg Macaroon
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Potato
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.01mg Macaroon
Vitamin C 0mg 19.7mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.081mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.032mg Macaroon
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 1.061mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.295mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.298mg Potato
Folate 3µg 15µg Potato
Vitamin K 1.1µg 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.021mg Potato
Threonine 0.067mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.066mg Potato
Leucine 0.098mg Potato
Lysine 0.107mg Potato
Methionine 0.032mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Potato
Valine 0.103mg Potato
Histidine 0.035mg Potato
Saturated Fat 20.099g 0.025g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 0.002g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.042g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
4%
Macaroon
18%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 235mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.074g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macaroon
Macaroon is relatively richer in minerals
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.