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Macaroon vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Macaroon and Danish pastry

  • Macaroon is richer in Copper, and Fiber, yet Danish pastry is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Macaroon is 67% higher.
  • Macaroon contains 5 times more Fiber than Danish pastry. Macaroon contains 5.1g of Fiber, while Danish pastry contains 1g.
  • Danish pastry contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, coconut macaroon and Danish pastry, cheese.

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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 +93.3%
Contains more Potassium +25.5%
Contains less Sodium -42.2%
Contains more Copper +202.2%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +119.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.8%
Contains more Selenium +177.9%
Equal in Zinc - 0.7
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 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Contains more Magnesium +93.3%
Contains more Potassium +25.5%
Contains less Sodium -42.2%
Contains more Copper +202.2%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +119.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.8%
Contains more Selenium +177.9%
Equal in Zinc - 0.7

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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Contains more Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +809.1%
Contains more Folate +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +527.3%
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 8% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +809.1%
Contains more Folate +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +527.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +64.6%
Contains more Other +14%
Contains more Protein +164.9%
Contains more Water +173%
Equal in Fats - 21.9
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
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Carbs +64.6%
Contains more Other +14%
Contains more Protein +164.9%
Contains more Water +173%
Equal in Fats - 21.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +602.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +217.9%
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +602.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +217.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Danish pastry Opinion
Net carbs 56.12g 36.2g Macaroon
Protein 3.02g 8g Danish pastry
Fats 22.55g 21.9g Macaroon
Carbs 61.22g 37.2g Macaroon
Calories 460kcal 374kcal Macaroon
Sugar 45.16g 6.95g Danish pastry
Fiber 5.1g 1g Macaroon
Calcium 5mg 35mg Danish pastry
Iron 0.82mg 1.8mg Danish pastry
Magnesium 29mg 15mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 68mg 108mg Danish pastry
Potassium 123mg 98mg Macaroon
Sodium 241mg 417mg Macaroon
Zinc 0.73mg 0.7mg Macaroon
Copper 0.269mg 0.089mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.351mg Danish pastry
Selenium 6.8µg 18.9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 0IU 128IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 35µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.35mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.19mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.26mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 2mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.304mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.04mg Macaroon
Folate 3µg 60µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 1.1µg 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.089mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.293mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.412mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.205mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 20.099g 6.794g Danish pastry
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 1.61g 11.313g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 2.575g Danish pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Danish pastry
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
23%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 176mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.305g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry 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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.