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Flax vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Flax and Macaroon different?

  • Flax has more Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6 than Macaroon.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Flax is 135% higher.
  • Flax contains 14 times more Magnesium than Macaroon. While Flax contains 392mg of Magnesium, Macaroon contains only 29mg.
  • Flax has less Saturated Fat.

Seeds, flaxseed and Cookies, coconut macaroon are the varieties used 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.
Flax
Flax
10
:
0
Macaroon
Macaroon
Contains more Calcium +5000%
Contains more Iron +598.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1251.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +844.1%
Contains more Potassium +561%
Contains less Sodium -87.6%
Contains more Zinc +494.5%
Contains more Copper +353.5%
Contains more Selenium +273.5%
Flax
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Macaroon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Contains more Calcium +5000%
Contains more Iron +598.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1251.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +844.1%
Contains more Potassium +561%
Contains less Sodium -87.6%
Contains more Zinc +494.5%
Contains more Copper +353.5%
Contains more Selenium +273.5%

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.
Flax
Flax
9
:
0
Macaroon
Macaroon
Contains more Vitamin E +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +8120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +392.7%
Contains more Folate +2800%
Contains more Vitamin K +290.9%
Flax
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
Macaroon
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 E +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +8120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +392.7%
Contains more Folate +2800%
Contains more Vitamin K +290.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flax
Flax
3
:
2
Macaroon
Macaroon
Contains more Protein +505.6%
Contains more Fats +87%
Contains more Other +117%
Contains more Carbs +112%
Contains more Water +65.2%
Flax
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
Macaroon
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 +505.6%
Contains more Fats +87%
Contains more Other +117%
Contains more Carbs +112%
Contains more Water +65.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flax
Flax
3
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0
Macaroon
Macaroon
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +367.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3446.9%
Flax
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Macaroon
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +367.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3446.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flax Macaroon Opinion
Net carbs 1.58g 56.12g Macaroon
Protein 18.29g 3.02g Flax
Fats 42.16g 22.55g Flax
Carbs 28.88g 61.22g Macaroon
Calories 534kcal 460kcal Flax
Sugar 1.55g 45.16g Flax
Fiber 27.3g 5.1g Flax
Calcium 255mg 5mg Flax
Iron 5.73mg 0.82mg Flax
Magnesium 392mg 29mg Flax
Phosphorus 642mg 68mg Flax
Potassium 813mg 123mg Flax
Sodium 30mg 241mg Flax
Zinc 4.34mg 0.73mg Flax
Copper 1.22mg 0.269mg Flax
Manganese 2.482mg Flax
Selenium 25.4µg 6.8µg Flax
Vitamin E 0.31mg 0.19mg Flax
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Flax
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 0.02mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.06mg Flax
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 0.22mg Flax
Vitamin B5 0.985mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 0.096mg Flax
Folate 87µg 3µg Flax
Vitamin K 4.3µg 1.1µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.297mg Flax
Threonine 0.766mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.896mg Flax
Leucine 1.235mg Flax
Lysine 0.862mg Flax
Methionine 0.37mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.957mg Flax
Valine 1.072mg Flax
Histidine 0.472mg Flax
Saturated Fat 3.663g 20.099g Flax
Monounsaturated Fat 7.527g 1.61g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g 0.81g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Flax 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
63%
Flax
4%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax
Flax is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 211mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flax
Flax is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.436g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax
Flax 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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.