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Nachos vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between nachos and macaroon?

  • Nachos are higher in vitamin E, phosphorus, vitamin K, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, potassium, and calcium; however, macaroon is richer in copper and fiber.
  • Macaroon's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 90% more.
  • Macaroon contains 21 times less vitamin E than nachos. Nachos contain 4.08mg of vitamin E, while macaroon contains 0.19mg.
  • Nachos have less saturated fat.
  • Macaroon has a lower glycemic index (32) than nachos (75).

We used Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Cookies, coconut macaroon types 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.
Nachos
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 19% 32% 28% 21% 23% 85% 41% 24% 47%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +44.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1160%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +194.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +191.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +320.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23%
~equal in Iron ~0.82mg

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.
Nachos
12
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 3.7% 1.7% 82% 0% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8.8% 48% 7.5% 14%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2047.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +515%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +121.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +186.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +124%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1654.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +190.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
3
4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 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 +43%
Contains more WaterWater +225.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +75.4%
~equal in Fats ~22.55g
~equal in Other ~1.71g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
3
10% 66% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 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 -89.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +770.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +522.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Macaroon DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.173g 20.099g 81%
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 1.61g 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 0.81g 28%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 0.19mg 26%
Copper 0.064mg 0.269mg 23%
Phosphorus 198mg 68mg 19%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 1.1µg 15%
Starch 28.33g 12%
Carbs 34.91g 61.22g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.02mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.096mg 9%
Manganese 0.187mg 8%
Fiber 3.2g 5.1g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 8%
Potassium 362mg 123mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.06mg 6%
Calories 343kcal 460kcal 6%
Calcium 63mg 5mg 6%
Protein 4.32g 3.02g 3%
Choline 26.4mg 9.1mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.22mg 3%
Selenium 8.6µg 6.8µg 3%
Sodium 313mg 241mg 3%
Magnesium 42mg 29mg 3%
Folate 10µg 3µg 2%
Fats 21.5g 22.55g 2%
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg 1%
Zinc 0.86mg 0.73mg 1%
Iron 0.75mg 0.82mg 1%
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 31.71g 56.12g N/A
Sugar 2.17g 45.16g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nachos 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
24%
Nachos
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.926g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.