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Macaroon vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Macaroon and Steak?

  • Macaroon is richer in Copper, and Fiber, while Steak is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Iron.
  • Steak's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 92% higher.
  • Steak is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Cookies, coconut macaroon and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types in this comparison.

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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.
Macaroon
Macaroon
2
:
7
Steak
Steak
Contains more Magnesium +26.1%
Contains more Copper +216.5%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Iron +192.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +139.7%
Contains more Potassium +126.8%
Contains less Sodium -75.9%
Contains more Zinc +768.5%
Contains more Selenium +367.6%
Macaroon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Contains more Magnesium +26.1%
Contains more Copper +216.5%
Contains more Calcium +140%
Contains more Iron +192.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +139.7%
Contains more Potassium +126.8%
Contains less Sodium -75.9%
Contains more Zinc +768.5%
Contains more Selenium +367.6%

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.
Macaroon
Macaroon
1
:
9
Steak
Steak
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +401.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2240.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +420.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +45.5%
Macaroon
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%
Steak
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +401.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2240.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +420.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +45.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Macaroon
Macaroon
3
:
2
Steak
Steak
Contains more Fats +18.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +216.7%
Contains more Protein +722.8%
Contains more Water +383.4%
Macaroon
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
Steak
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Contains more Fats +18.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +216.7%
Contains more Protein +722.8%
Contains more Water +383.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Macaroon
Macaroon
0
:
3
Steak
Steak
Contains less Saturated Fat -58%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +469.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.6%
Macaroon
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Steak
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +469.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Steak Opinion
Net carbs 56.12g 0g Macaroon
Protein 3.02g 24.85g Steak
Fats 22.55g 19.02g Macaroon
Carbs 61.22g 0g Macaroon
Calories 460kcal 271kcal Macaroon
Sugar 45.16g 0g Steak
Fiber 5.1g 0g Macaroon
Calcium 5mg 12mg Steak
Iron 0.82mg 2.4mg Steak
Magnesium 29mg 23mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 68mg 163mg Steak
Potassium 123mg 279mg Steak
Sodium 241mg 58mg Steak
Zinc 0.73mg 6.34mg Steak
Copper 0.269mg 0.085mg Macaroon
Selenium 6.8µg 31.8µg Steak
Vitamin A 0IU 25IU Steak
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Steak
Vitamin E 0.19mg Macaroon
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Steak
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Steak
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.074mg Steak
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.301mg Steak
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 5.149mg Steak
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.5mg Steak
Folate 3µg 6µg Steak
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.2µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1.6µg Steak
Tryptophan 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg Steak
Cholesterol 0mg 78mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 20.099g 8.443g Steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.013g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 9.171g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.896g Steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Steak
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
4%
Macaroon
49%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
59%
Steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Steak
Steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.656g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.