Macaroon vs. Flax seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Macaroon and Flax seeds different?
- Flax seeds have more Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6 than Macaroon.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Flax seeds is 135% higher.
- Macaroon contains 5 times more Saturated Fat than Flax seeds. While Macaroon contains 20.099g of Saturated Fat, Flax seeds contain only 3.663g.
Cookies, coconut macaroon and Seeds, flaxseed are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
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Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1251.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5000% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +561% |
Contains more IronIron | +598.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +353.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +494.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +844.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.6% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +273.5% |
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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Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +63.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +8120% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +168.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1300% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +392.7% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +290.9% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +2800% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +764.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein:
3.02 g
Fats:
22.55 g
Carbs:
61.22 g
Water:
11.5 g
Other:
1.71 g
Protein:
18.29 g
Fats:
42.16 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
6.96 g
Other:
3.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +112% |
Contains more WaterWater | +65.2% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +505.6% |
Contains more FatsFats | +87% |
Contains more OtherOther | +117% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.73 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -81.8% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +367.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3446.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in price | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Calories | 460kcal | 534kcal | |
Protein | 3.02g | 18.29g | |
Fats | 22.55g | 42.16g | |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | |
Net carbs | 56.12g | 1.58g | |
Carbs | 61.22g | 28.88g | |
Magnesium | 29mg | 392mg | |
Calcium | 5mg | 255mg | |
Potassium | 123mg | 813mg | |
Iron | 0.82mg | 5.73mg | |
Sugar | 45.16g | 1.55g | |
Fiber | 5.1g | 27.3g | |
Copper | 0.269mg | 1.22mg | |
Zinc | 0.73mg | 4.34mg | |
Phosphorus | 68mg | 642mg | |
Sodium | 241mg | 30mg | |
Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.31mg | |
Manganese | 2.482mg | ||
Selenium | 6.8µg | 25.4µg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 1.644mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.161mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 3.08mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.985mg | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.096mg | 0.473mg | |
Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 4.3µg | |
Folate | 3µg | 87µg | |
Choline | 9.1mg | 78.7mg | |
Saturated Fat | 20.099g | 3.663g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 1.61g | 7.527g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 28.73g | |
Tryptophan | 0.297mg | ||
Threonine | 0.766mg | ||
Isoleucine | 0.896mg | ||
Leucine | 1.235mg | ||
Lysine | 0.862mg | ||
Methionine | 0.37mg | ||
Phenylalanine | 0.957mg | ||
Valine | 1.072mg | ||
Histidine | 0.472mg | ||
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
Low Calories diet | ||
Low Fats diet | ||
Low Carbs diet | ||
Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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%
62%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
191%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 211mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flax seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.436g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)