Macaroon vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between macaroon and pastry?
- Macaroon is richer in copper and fiber, while pastry is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, iron, folate, vitamin B2, and vitamin K.
- Macaroon's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 52% higher.
- Pastry has 3 times less fiber than macaroon. Macaroon has 5.1g of fiber, while pastry has 1.5g.
- Pastry is lower in saturated fat.
- Pastry has a higher glycemic index (59) than macaroon (32).
We used Cookies, coconut macaroon and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake types in this comparison.
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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 | +81.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +101.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +136% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +212.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +255.9% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +357.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +42.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +184.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1890% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +371.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1794.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1363.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2500% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +71% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +141.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +69% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1241.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +504.2% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Monounsaturated fat | 1.61g | 21.597g | 50% |
| Saturated fat | 20.099g | 9.643g | 48% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.398mg | 32% |
| Selenium | 6.8µg | 24.2µg | 32% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 4.894g | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 4.168mg | 25% |
| Fats | 22.55g | 38.1g | 24% |
| Iron | 0.82mg | 2.56mg | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.488mg | 21% | |
| Folate | 3µg | 78µg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.269mg | 0.114mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.283mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 1.5g | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 16.1µg | 13% |
| Protein | 3.02g | 7.3g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.096mg | 0.021mg | 6% |
| Calories | 460kcal | 551kcal | 5% |
| Carbs | 61.22g | 45.1g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 16mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.54mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.73mg | 0.53mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 123mg | 61mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 68mg | 60mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.12g | 43.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 45.16g | 0.74g | N/A |
| Sodium | 241mg | 249mg | 0% |
| Choline | 9.1mg | 6.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.196mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.272mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.508mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.129mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.362mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.308mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.156mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.42g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.456g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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.