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Macaroon vs. Pectin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Macaroon and Pectin different?

  • Macaroon is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Pectin is richer in Iron, Copper, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Macaroon is 100% higher.
  • Pectin has less Saturated Fat.

Cookies, coconut macaroon and Pectin, unsweetened, dry mix 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.
Contains more Magnesium +2800%
Contains more Phosphorus +3300%
Contains more Potassium +1657.1%
Contains more Zinc +55.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Iron +230.5%
Contains less Sodium -17%
Contains more Copper +56.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 102% 1% 1% 1% 27% 13% 140% 10% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +2800%
Contains more Phosphorus +3300%
Contains more Potassium +1657.1%
Contains more Zinc +55.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Iron +230.5%
Contains less Sodium -17%
Contains more Copper +56.1%

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.
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Pectin
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +860%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 2% 14% 1% 7% 3% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +860%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +906.7%
Contains more Fats +7416.7%
Contains more Water +32.2%
Contains more Other +470%
Contains more Carbs +47.7%
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
90% 9%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 8.7 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +906.7%
Contains more Fats +7416.7%
Contains more Water +32.2%
Contains more Other +470%
Contains more Carbs +47.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16000%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +800%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
33% 7% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16000%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +800%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Pectin Opinion
Net carbs 56.12g 81.8g Pectin
Protein 3.02g 0.3g Macaroon
Fats 22.55g 0.3g Macaroon
Carbs 61.22g 90.4g Pectin
Calories 460kcal 325kcal Macaroon
Sugar 45.16g Pectin
Fiber 5.1g 8.6g Pectin
Calcium 5mg 7mg Pectin
Iron 0.82mg 2.71mg Pectin
Magnesium 29mg 1mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 68mg 2mg Macaroon
Potassium 123mg 7mg Macaroon
Sodium 241mg 200mg Pectin
Zinc 0.73mg 0.47mg Macaroon
Copper 0.269mg 0.42mg Pectin
Manganese 0.07mg Pectin
Selenium 6.8µg 0µg Macaroon
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Pectin
Vitamin E 0.19mg Macaroon
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.008mg Macaroon
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.06mg
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.005mg Macaroon
Vitamin B5 0.11mg Pectin
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.01mg Macaroon
Folate 3µg 1µg Macaroon
Vitamin K 1.1µg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 20.099g 0.05g Pectin
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 0.01g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.09g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Pectin
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
4%
Macaroon
2%
Pectin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
29%
Pectin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pectin
Pectin contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.049g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pectin
Pectin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macaroon
Macaroon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/nutrients
  2. Pectin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168821/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.