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Graham cracker vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Graham cracker and Macaroon

  • Graham cracker has more Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin K, however, Macaroon has more Copper.
  • Macaroon's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 92% more.
  • Graham cracker has 30 times more Folate than Macaroon. Graham cracker has 91µg of Folate, while Macaroon has 3µg.
  • Macaroon is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) and Cookies, coconut macaroon.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +1440%
Contains more Iron +361%
Contains more Magnesium +37.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +172.1%
Contains more Potassium +38.2%
Contains more Zinc +31.5%
Contains less Sodium -47.5%
Contains more Copper +58.2%
Equal in Selenium - 6.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Contains more Calcium +1440%
Contains more Iron +361%
Contains more Magnesium +37.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +172.1%
Contains more Potassium +38.2%
Contains more Zinc +31.5%
Contains less Sodium -47.5%
Contains more Copper +58.2%
Equal in Selenium - 6.8

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +694.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1225%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +428.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1917.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.5%
Contains more Folate +2933.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1200%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 31% 0% 0% 67% 74% 84% 26% 36% 69% 0% 36%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +694.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1225%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +428.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1917.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.5%
Contains more Folate +2933.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +121.5%
Contains more Carbs +26.9%
Contains more Fats +112.7%
Contains more Water +239.2%
Equal in Other - 1.71
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 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 Protein +121.5%
Contains more Carbs +26.9%
Contains more Fats +112.7%
Contains more Water +239.2%
Equal in Other - 1.71

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +565.2%
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +565.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Graham cracker Macaroon
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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Macaroon Opinion
Net carbs 74.26g 56.12g Graham cracker
Protein 6.69g 3.02g Graham cracker
Fats 10.6g 22.55g Macaroon
Carbs 77.66g 61.22g Graham cracker
Calories 430kcal 460kcal Macaroon
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g 45.16g Graham cracker
Fiber 3.4g 5.1g Macaroon
Calcium 77mg 5mg Graham cracker
Iron 3.78mg 0.82mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 40mg 29mg Graham cracker
Phosphorus 185mg 68mg Graham cracker
Potassium 170mg 123mg Graham cracker
Sodium 459mg 241mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.96mg 0.73mg Graham cracker
Copper 0.17mg 0.269mg Macaroon
Manganese 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 6.3µg 6.8µg Macaroon
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Graham cracker
Vitamin E 1.51mg 0.19mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.02mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.06mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 0.22mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.42mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.096mg Graham cracker
Folate 91µg 3µg Graham cracker
Vitamin K 14.3µg 1.1µg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g Macaroon
Saturated Fat 1.633g 20.099g Graham cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 2.509g 1.61g Graham cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 0.81g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Graham cracker Macaroon
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
35%
Graham cracker
4%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 218mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.31g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.466g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.