Walnut vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between walnut and macaroon
- Walnut is richer than macaroon in copper, phosphorus, vitamin B6, magnesium, vitamin B1, iron, folate, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for copper for walnut is 146% higher.
- Walnut contains 33 times more folate than macaroon. Walnut contains 98µg of folate, while macaroon contains 3µg.
- Walnut contains less saturated fat.
- Walnut has a lower glycemic index than macaroon.
Food types used in this article are Nuts, walnuts, english 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +444.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1860% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +258.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +254.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +489.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +323.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +408.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +38.8% |
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 | +268.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1605% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +411.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +459.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +145.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3166.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +330.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +404.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +189.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +346.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +182.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +454.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5724% |
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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| Polyunsaturated fat | 47.174g | 0.81g | 309% |
| Manganese | 3.414mg | 148% | |
| Copper | 1.586mg | 0.269mg | 146% |
| Fats | 65.21g | 22.55g | 66% |
| Saturated fat | 6.126g | 20.099g | 64% |
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 68mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.537mg | 0.096mg | 34% |
| Magnesium | 158mg | 29mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.341mg | 0.02mg | 27% |
| Iron | 2.91mg | 0.82mg | 26% |
| Folate | 98µg | 3µg | 24% |
| Protein | 15.23g | 3.02g | 24% |
| Zinc | 3.09mg | 0.73mg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.933g | 1.61g | 18% |
| Carbs | 13.71g | 61.22g | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.57mg | 11% | |
| Calories | 654kcal | 460kcal | 10% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 241mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 5mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 441mg | 123mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.06mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.125mg | 0.22mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 5.1g | 6% |
| Choline | 39.2mg | 9.1mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 4.9µg | 6.8µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 0.19mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 1.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.01g | 56.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.61g | 45.16g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.06g | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.596mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.625mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.17mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.236mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.711mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.753mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.391mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.09g | 0% |
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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?
Walnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 239mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Walnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.973g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Walnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Walnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)