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Macaroon vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between macaroon and rice

  • Macaroon is richer in copper and fiber, yet rice is richer in folate, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for macaroon is 100% higher.
  • Macaroon contains 241 times more sodium than rice. Macaroon contains 241mg of sodium, while rice contains 1mg.
  • Rice contains less saturated fat.
  • Macaroon has a lower glycemic index than rice.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, coconut macaroon and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked.

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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%
Rice
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3% 3.1% 45% 23% 13% 18% 0.13% 62% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +141.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +251.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +289.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +49%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more IronIron +46.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10.3%

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%
Rice
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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 0% 0% 0.8% 0% 41% 3% 28% 23% 21% 0% 0% 44% 1.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +375%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +715%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +570.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +1833.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.093mg
~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
Rice
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3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.3%
Contains more FatsFats +7953.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +117.3%
Contains more OtherOther +307.1%
Contains more WaterWater +495.1%

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
Rice
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32% 37% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.077 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1729.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +965.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Rice DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.099g 0.077g 91%
Fats 22.55g 0.28g 34%
Copper 0.269mg 0.069mg 22%
Manganese 0.472mg 21%
Fiber 5.1g 0.4g 19%
Calories 460kcal 130kcal 17%
Folate 3µg 58µg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.163mg 12%
Carbs 61.22g 28.17g 11%
Sodium 241mg 1mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 1.476mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.076g 5%
Iron 0.82mg 1.2mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.61g 0.088g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.013mg 4%
Magnesium 29mg 12mg 4%
Phosphorus 68mg 43mg 4%
Potassium 123mg 35mg 3%
Zinc 0.73mg 0.49mg 2%
Selenium 6.8µg 7.5µg 1%
Calcium 5mg 10mg 1%
Choline 9.1mg 2.1mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.04mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0µg 1%
Protein 3.02g 2.69g 1%
Net carbs 56.12g 27.77g N/A
Sugar 45.16g 0.05g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.093mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.096mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.116mg 0%
Leucine 0.222mg 0%
Lysine 0.097mg 0%
Methionine 0.063mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.144mg 0%
Valine 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 0.063mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Rice
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
12%
Rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
22%
Rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice
Rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/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.