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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +225.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +75.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.926g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)