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Macadamia vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Macadamia and Macaroon

  • The amount of Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Fiber, and Vitamin B6 in Macadamia is higher than in Macaroon.
  • Macadamia covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 98% more than Macaroon.
  • Macaroon has 11 times less Vitamin B3 than Macadamia. Macadamia has 2.473mg of Vitamin B3, while Macaroon has 0.22mg.
  • Macadamia contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 93% 26% 32% 138% 252% 35% 81% 0.65% 539% 20%
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 +348.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +199.2%
Contains more IronIron +350%
Contains more CopperCopper +181%
Contains more ZincZinc +78.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +176.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +88.9%

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 4% 0% 11% 0% 299% 37% 46% 45% 63% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
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 EVitamin E +184.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5875%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1024.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +186.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +266.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 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 +161.9%
Contains more FatsFats +236%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +343%
Contains more WaterWater +745.6%
Contains more OtherOther +50%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.502 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 -40%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3557%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +85.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macadamia Macaroon Opinion
Calories 718kcal 460kcal Macadamia
Protein 7.91g 3.02g Macadamia
Fats 75.77g 22.55g Macadamia
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Macadamia
Net carbs 5.22g 56.12g Macaroon
Carbs 13.82g 61.22g Macaroon
Magnesium 130mg 29mg Macadamia
Calcium 85mg 5mg Macadamia
Potassium 368mg 123mg Macadamia
Iron 3.69mg 0.82mg Macadamia
Sugar 4.57g 45.16g Macadamia
Fiber 8.6g 5.1g Macadamia
Copper 0.756mg 0.269mg Macadamia
Zinc 1.3mg 0.73mg Macadamia
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Phosphorus 188mg 68mg Macadamia
Sodium 5mg 241mg Macadamia
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.19mg Macadamia
Manganese 4.131mg Macadamia
Selenium 3.6µg 6.8µg Macaroon
Vitamin B1 1.195mg 0.02mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.06mg Macadamia
Vitamin B3 2.473mg 0.22mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0.758mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.275mg 0.096mg Macadamia
Vitamin K 1.1µg Macaroon
Folate 11µg 3µg Macadamia
Choline 9.1mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 12.061g 20.099g Macadamia
Monounsaturated Fat 58.877g 1.61g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.502g 0.81g Macadamia
Tryptophan 0.067mg Macadamia
Threonine 0.37mg Macadamia
Isoleucine 0.314mg Macadamia
Leucine 0.602mg Macadamia
Lysine 0.018mg Macadamia
Methionine 0.023mg Macadamia
Phenylalanine 0.665mg Macadamia
Valine 0.363mg Macadamia
Histidine 0.195mg Macadamia
Fructose 0.07g Macadamia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macadamia 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
40%
Macadamia
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
Macadamia
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.038g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.