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Macaroon vs. Cream pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are macaroon and cream pie different?

  • Macaroon is higher in fiber, copper, and vitamin B6; however, cream pie is richer in iron, vitamin K, vitamin B2, calcium, vitamin E, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for macaroon is 38% higher.
  • Macaroon contains 6 times more fiber than cream pie. While macaroon contains 5.1g of fiber, cream pie contains only 0.8g.
  • Cream pie has less saturated fat.

Cookies, coconut macaroon and Pie, chocolate creme, commercially prepared 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 20% 14% 56% 39% 12% 34% 35% 21% 33%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +128%
Contains more ZincZinc +65.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -9.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1220%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.9%
Contains more IronIron +81.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.2%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 15% 22% 1.5% 22% 32% 11% 14% 4.6% 15% 24% 14% 9.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +380%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +473.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +335%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +763.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +533.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +96.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
4% 22% 38% 34%
Protein: 4.15 g
Fats: 22.41 g
Carbs: 38.44 g
Water: 33.92 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59.3%
Contains more OtherOther +58.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.4%
Contains more WaterWater +195%
~equal in Fats ~22.41g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
89% 7% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
59% 35% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.449 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.336 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.149 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +355.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +41.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Cream pie DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.099g 12.449g 35%
Fiber 5.1g 0.8g 17%
Copper 0.269mg 0.118mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 1.61g 7.336g 14%
Carbs 61.22g 38.44g 8%
Iron 0.82mg 1.49mg 8%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 9.5µg 7%
Manganese 0.161mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1.09mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.02mg 6%
Calcium 5mg 66mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.14mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.087mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 46µg 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.232mg 5%
Calories 460kcal 353kcal 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg 4%
Folate 3µg 19µg 4%
Zinc 0.73mg 0.44mg 3%
Magnesium 29mg 19mg 2%
Protein 3.02g 4.15g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 1.149g 2%
Phosphorus 68mg 79mg 2%
Choline 9.1mg 17.9mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.605mg 2%
Sodium 241mg 266mg 1%
Potassium 123mg 161mg 1%
Selenium 6.8µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Fats 22.55g 22.41g 0%
Net carbs 56.12g 37.64g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 45.16g 27.39g N/A
Trans fat 2.49g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Cream pie
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
5%
Macaroon
14%
Cream pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
28%
Cream pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream pie
Cream pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.77g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cream pie
Cream pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.65g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream pie
Cream pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream pie
Cream pie is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cream pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175014/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.