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Macadamia vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Macadamia and Icing

  • Macadamia is higher than Icing in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Macadamia's daily need coverage for Manganese is 180% higher.
  • Icing has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.

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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.
Macadamia
Macadamia
10
:
0
Icing
Icing
Contains more Calcium +2733.3%
Contains more Iron +2206.3%
Contains more Magnesium +12900%
Contains more Phosphorus +944.4%
Contains more Potassium +982.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Zinc +1757.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +3500%
Macadamia
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Icing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Calcium +2733.3%
Contains more Iron +2206.3%
Contains more Magnesium +12900%
Contains more Phosphorus +944.4%
Contains more Potassium +982.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Zinc +1757.1%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +3500%

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.
Macadamia
Macadamia
6
:
3
Icing
Icing
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11850%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1024.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1278.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.4%
Macadamia
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 0%
Icing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11850%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1024.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1278.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Macadamia
Macadamia
3
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +366.9%
Contains more Other +40.7%
Contains more Carbs +391.2%
Contains more Water +1008.1%
Macadamia
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Icing
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +366.9%
Contains more Other +40.7%
Contains more Carbs +391.2%
Contains more Water +1008.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Macadamia
Macadamia
1
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1111.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +429.4%
Macadamia
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
Icing
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1111.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +429.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macadamia Icing Opinion
Net carbs 5.22g 67.89g Icing
Protein 7.91g 0g Macadamia
Fats 75.77g 16.23g Macadamia
Carbs 13.82g 67.89g Icing
Calories 718kcal 418kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Fructose 0.07g Macadamia
Sugar 4.57g 63.1g Macadamia
Fiber 8.6g 0g Macadamia
Calcium 85mg 3mg Macadamia
Iron 3.69mg 0.16mg Macadamia
Magnesium 130mg 1mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 188mg 18mg Macadamia
Potassium 368mg 34mg Macadamia
Sodium 5mg 184mg Macadamia
Zinc 1.3mg 0.07mg Macadamia
Copper 0.756mg 0mg Macadamia
Manganese 4.131mg 0mg Macadamia
Selenium 3.6µg 0.1µg Macadamia
Vitamin E 0.54mg 1.53mg Icing
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Macadamia
Vitamin B1 1.195mg 0.01mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.302mg Icing
Vitamin B3 2.473mg 0.22mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0.758mg 0.055mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.275mg 0mg Macadamia
Folate 11µg 8µg Macadamia
Vitamin K 13µg Icing
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
Saturated Fat 12.061g 2.974g Icing
Monounsaturated Fat 58.877g 4.86g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.502g 7.951g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Macadamia Icing
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
43%
Macadamia
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
Macadamia
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 179mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Icing
Icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.087g)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing
Icing is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.