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Macaroon vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between macaroon and tortillas

  • Tortillas are richer than macaroon in vitamin B1, selenium, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B3, calcium, iron, fiber, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for macaroon is 76% higher.
  • Tortillas contain less saturated fat.
  • Macaroon has a lower glycemic index than tortillas.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, coconut macaroon and Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 61% 73% 23% 99% 89% 52% 148% 67% 0% 202%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +193.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4780%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +113%
Contains more IronIron +220.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +163%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +408.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +444.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.266mg
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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%
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% 18% 0% 206% 67% 91% 0% 72% 0% 11% 104% 11%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4015%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +381.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2108.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +225%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +309.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +4500%
Contains more CholineCholine +119.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~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
10% 10% 46% 30% 4%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 9.76 g
Carbs: 45.89 g
Water: 30.15 g
Other: 4.44 g
Contains more FatsFats +131%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +223.2%
Contains more WaterWater +162.2%
Contains more OtherOther +159.6%

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
55% 34% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.878 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.062 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.992 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +90.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Tortilla DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.099g 4.878g 69%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.823mg 67%
Selenium 6.8µg 37µg 55%
Phosphorus 68mg 346mg 40%
Folate 3µg 138µg 34%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 4.858mg 29%
Calcium 5mg 244mg 24%
Iron 0.82mg 2.63mg 23%
Fats 22.55g 9.76g 20%
Fiber 5.1g 9.8g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.289mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.312mg 17%
Magnesium 29mg 85mg 13%
Protein 3.02g 9.76g 13%
Sodium 241mg 512mg 12%
Zinc 0.73mg 1.92mg 11%
Calories 460kcal 310kcal 8%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.9mg 5%
Carbs 61.22g 45.89g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.61g 3.062g 4%
Potassium 123mg 262mg 4%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 4.5µg 3%
Choline 9.1mg 20mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.992g 1%
Net carbs 56.12g 36.09g N/A
Sugar 45.16g 2.44g N/A
Copper 0.269mg 0.266mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0%
Threonine 0.312mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.353mg 0%
Leucine 0.671mg 0%
Lysine 0.37mg 0%
Methionine 0.163mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0%
Valine 0.444mg 0%
Histidine 0.255mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Tortilla
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
45%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
81%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.221g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 271mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174081/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.