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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 Monounsaturated 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.
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%
Pectin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 2.1% 0.62% 102% 140% 13% 0.86% 26% 9.1% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1657.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40%
Contains more IronIron +230.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +56.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17%

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%
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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% 0.18% 0% 0% 2% 14% 0.09% 6.6% 2.3% 0% 0% 0.75% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4300%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +860%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.06mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
Pectin
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90% 9%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 8.7 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +906.7%
Contains more FatsFats +7416.7%
Contains more WaterWater +32.2%
Contains more OtherOther +470%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +47.7%

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
Pectin
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33% 7% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.09 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +16000%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +800%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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
Calories 460kcal 325kcal Macaroon
Protein 3.02g 0.3g Macaroon
Fats 22.55g 0.3g Macaroon
Net carbs 56.12g 81.8g Pectin
Carbs 61.22g 90.4g Pectin
Magnesium 29mg 1mg Macaroon
Calcium 5mg 7mg Pectin
Potassium 123mg 7mg Macaroon
Iron 0.82mg 2.71mg Pectin
Sugar 45.16g Pectin
Fiber 5.1g 8.6g Pectin
Copper 0.269mg 0.42mg Pectin
Zinc 0.73mg 0.47mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 68mg 2mg Macaroon
Sodium 241mg 200mg Pectin
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Pectin
Vitamin E 0.19mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.07mg Pectin
Selenium 6.8µg 0µg 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
Vitamin K 1.1µg Macaroon
Folate 3µg 1µg Macaroon
Choline 9.1mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Pectin
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
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.