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Fish oil vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fish oil and Macaroon different?

  • Macaroon has more Copper, Fiber, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Zinc than Fish oil.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Fish oil is 255% higher.
  • Macaroon has less Cholesterol.

Fish oil, herring and Cookies, coconut macaroon 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.
Fish oil
Fish oil
2
:
8
Macaroon
Macaroon
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Fish oil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Macaroon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Fish oil
Fish oil
1
:
8
Macaroon
Macaroon
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Fish oil
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish oil
Fish oil
1
:
4
Macaroon
Macaroon
Contains more Fats +343.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Fish oil
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
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
Contains more Fats +343.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish oil
Fish oil
2
:
1
Macaroon
Macaroon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3413.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1826.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 20.099
Fish oil
23% 61% 17%
Saturated Fat: 21.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 56.564 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.604 g
Macaroon
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3413.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1826.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 20.099

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish oil Macaroon Opinion
Net carbs 0g 56.12g Macaroon
Protein 0g 3.02g Macaroon
Fats 100g 22.55g Fish oil
Carbs 0g 61.22g Macaroon
Calories 902kcal 460kcal Fish oil
Sugar 45.16g Fish oil
Fiber 0g 5.1g Macaroon
Calcium 0mg 5mg Macaroon
Iron 0mg 0.82mg Macaroon
Magnesium 0mg 29mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 0mg 68mg Macaroon
Potassium 0mg 123mg Macaroon
Sodium 0mg 241mg Fish oil
Zinc 0mg 0.73mg Macaroon
Copper 0mg 0.269mg Macaroon
Selenium 0µg 6.8µg Macaroon
Vitamin E 0.19mg Macaroon
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.02mg Macaroon
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.06mg Macaroon
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.22mg Macaroon
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.096mg Macaroon
Folate 0µg 3µg Macaroon
Vitamin K 1.1µg Macaroon
Cholesterol 766mg 0mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 21.29g 20.099g Macaroon
Omega-3 - DHA 4.206g 0g Fish oil
Omega-3 - EPA 6.273g 0g Fish oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0.619g 0g Fish oil
Monounsaturated Fat 56.564g 1.61g Fish oil
Polyunsaturated fat 15.604g 0.81g Fish oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish oil Macaroon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
0%
Fish oil
4%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Fish oil
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 766mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.191g)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macaroon
Macaroon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macaroon
Macaroon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish oil
Fish oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 241mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish oil
Fish oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)

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. Fish oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172340/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.