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Macaroon vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Macaroon and Sesame

  • Macaroon has less Copper, Iron, Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Selenium.
  • Sesame's daily need coverage for Copper is 424% more.
  • Macaroon has 3 times more Saturated Fat than Sesame. Macaroon has 20.099g of Saturated Fat, while Sesame has 6.957g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, coconut macaroon and Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried.

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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%
Sesame
Sesame
10
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 251% 293% 41% 546% 1361% 211% 270% 1.4% 321% 188%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1110.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +280.5%
Contains more IronIron +1674.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1417.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +961.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +825%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +405.9%

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%
Sesame
Sesame
9
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% 0.54% 5% 0% 198% 57% 85% 3% 182% 0% 0% 73% 14%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3855%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +311.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1952.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +722.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +3133.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +181.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
Sesame
Sesame
3
18% 50% 23% 5% 4%
Protein: 17.73 g
Fats: 49.67 g
Carbs: 23.45 g
Water: 4.69 g
Other: 4.46 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +161.1%
Contains more WaterWater +145.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +487.1%
Contains more FatsFats +120.3%
Contains more OtherOther +160.8%

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
Sesame
Sesame
3
15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.773 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -65.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1065.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2588%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Macaroon Sesame
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 Sesame Opinion
Calories 460kcal 573kcal Sesame
Protein 3.02g 17.73g Sesame
Fats 22.55g 49.67g Sesame
Net carbs 56.12g 11.65g Macaroon
Carbs 61.22g 23.45g Macaroon
Magnesium 29mg 351mg Sesame
Calcium 5mg 975mg Sesame
Potassium 123mg 468mg Sesame
Iron 0.82mg 14.55mg Sesame
Sugar 45.16g 0.3g Sesame
Fiber 5.1g 11.8g Sesame
Copper 0.269mg 4.082mg Sesame
Zinc 0.73mg 7.75mg Sesame
Phosphorus 68mg 629mg Sesame
Sodium 241mg 11mg Sesame
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Sesame
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.25mg Sesame
Manganese 2.46mg Sesame
Selenium 6.8µg 34.4µg Sesame
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.791mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.247mg Sesame
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 4.515mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 0.05mg Sesame
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.79mg Sesame
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0µg Macaroon
Folate 3µg 97µg Sesame
Choline 9.1mg 25.6mg Sesame
Saturated Fat 20.099g 6.957g Sesame
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 18.759g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 21.773g Sesame
Tryptophan 0.388mg Sesame
Threonine 0.736mg Sesame
Isoleucine 0.763mg Sesame
Leucine 1.358mg Sesame
Lysine 0.569mg Sesame
Methionine 0.586mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.94mg Sesame
Valine 0.99mg Sesame
Histidine 0.522mg Sesame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Sesame
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
47%
Sesame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
348%
Sesame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.142g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Sesame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170150/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.