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Fast food vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between fast food and macaroon?

  • Fast food is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B2, folate, and zinc, while macaroon is higher in copper.
  • Macaroon's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 78% higher.
  • Fast food is lower in saturated fat.
  • Fast food has a higher glycemic index (66) than macaroon (32).

We used Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Cookies, coconut macaroon 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1140%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.2%
Contains more IronIron +273.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +245.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +97.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +198.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +122.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~29mg

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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1485%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +505%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2453.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +120.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +345.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +2566.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +278%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +447%
Contains more WaterWater +234.3%
Contains more FatsFats +87.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +94.3%
Contains more OtherOther +12.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
89% 7% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +200.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +107.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Macaroon DV% diff.
Saturated fat 4.493g 20.099g 71%
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg 37%
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 0.22mg 34%
Iron 3.06mg 0.82mg 28%
Protein 16.52g 3.02g 27%
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.02mg 25%
Selenium 20.3µg 6.8µg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.06mg 23%
Folate 80µg 3µg 19%
Manganese 0.357mg 16%
Copper 0.121mg 0.269mg 16%
Zinc 2.52mg 0.73mg 16%
Fats 12.01g 22.55g 16%
Fiber 1.7g 5.1g 14%
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 11%
Carbs 31.5g 61.22g 10%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Phosphorus 134mg 68mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.096mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 1.61g 8%
Calories 297kcal 460kcal 8%
Calcium 62mg 5mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 0.81g 6%
Choline 34.4mg 9.1mg 5%
Sodium 331mg 241mg 4%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 1.1µg 3%
Potassium 197mg 123mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin A 9µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 56.12g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Magnesium 27mg 29mg 0%
Sugar 4.88g 45.16g N/A
Trans fat 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fast food Macaroon
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
43%
Fast food
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.28g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.606g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients
  2. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.