By Friend tutor posted on July 10,2020
Hi friends in this blog let us see the major similarities and differences between macro nutrients and micro nutrients
- Both Macro and Micro Nutrients are required for the proper functioning of the body.
- Both Nutrients are present in all Fruits,Vegetables and Milk and Meat Products.
- Both Nutrients boost our immune system.
Difference between Macro nutrients and Micro nutrients
| Macro Nutrient | Micro Nutrient |
| Nutrients that are required by our body in large amounts are called Macro Nutrients | Nutrients that are required by our body in small amounts are called Micro Nutrients. |
| Macro Nutrients are Carbohydrates, Proteins and Fats. | Micro Nutrients are Vitamins and Minerals. |
| Examples: Carbohydrates: Rice, Potatoes, wheat, Chapati etc Proteins: Meat, Eggs, Fish etc. Fats: Butter, Ghee, Milk Dairy Products etc. | Examples: Vitamin A : Carrots, Spinach, Sweet Potato Vitamin C: Lemon, Oranges etc. Minerals: Calcium: Milk and Dairy products etc. Potassium: Banana, Oranges etc. Iron: Liver of Chicken and Lamb, Dates, etc |
Difference between Macro nutrients
| Carbohydrates | Proteins | Fats |
| Carbohydrates are made up of simple sugars such as Glucose. | Proteins are made up of Amino acids. | Fats are made up of Fatty acids and glycerol |
| Carbohydrates are sugars which gives instant energy to our body. | Proteins help our body to grow built muscles, blood and skin. | Fats are energy reserves of our body. They keep our body warm. |
| Carbohydrates are also known as “Energy giving Foods” | Proteins are also known As “Body Building foods” | Fats are also known as “Energy giving foods” “Energy Reservoirs” |
| Carbohydrates are soluble in water. | Some Proteins are soluble Some are partially soluble and some are insoluble in water. | Fats are insoluble in water. |
Carbohydrate rich foods are Rice, Wheat, Cereals, Potatoes, honey etc. | Protein rich foods are Meat, Fish, Eggs, Nuts etc | Fats are rich in Milk, Butter Cheese, Cream etc. |
Similarities In Micro Nutrients
- Vitamins and Minerals are Micro Nutrients.
- Both are “Protective Foods”
- Both are needed by our body in small amounts.
- Both if not taken properly,can lead to deficiency diseases.
- Deficiency of Vitamin A leads to Night blindness.
- Deficiency of Iron leads to Anemia.
- Both are needed for proper functioning.
- Ex: Calcium is absorbed by our body only when there is sufficient Vitamin D.
Difference between Micro Nutrients
| S.No | Vitamins | Minerals |
| 1. | Vitamins are Complex Organic substances. | Minerals are Simple inorganic substances. |
| 2. | Vitamins are easily destroyed while cooking. | Minerals are not be destroyed by heat. |
| 3. | Vitamin A rich in carrots,Vitamin C rich in Citrus Fruits. | Essential minerals are Calcium Iron,Phosphorus, Potassium etc. |
Similarities in Water and Roughage
- Both Water and Roughage are required for proper digestion of Food.
- Both helps the body to send out waste.
- Both prevents Constipation.
Difference between Water and Roughage
| S.No | Water | Roughage |
| 1. | Two third of our body is made up of water. | Roughage also called as “Fiber”. They are present in all plant groups. It is part of food that body cannot digest. |
| 2. | Watermelon contain 95%of water. | Examples of Fiber rich foods are Cereals,Pulses, Fruit and Vegetables. |
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