Macaroon vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between macaroon and penne
- Macaroon is higher in fiber, yet penne is higher in calcium and phosphorus.
- Macaroon covers your daily saturated fat needs 89% more than penne.
- Macaroon contains 24 times more sugar than penne. While macaroon contains 45.16g of sugar, penne contains only 1.9g.
- The glycemic index of macaroon is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, coconut macaroon and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared.
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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 CopperCopper | +∞% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1680% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +50.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +73.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more FatsFats | +463.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +264.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +55.5% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +88.7% |
Contains more WaterWater | +529.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +61% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +102.5% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.6% |
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 Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Saturated fat | 20.099g | 2.3g | 81% |
Copper | 0.269mg | 30% | |
Fats | 22.55g | 4g | 29% |
Calories | 460kcal | 126kcal | 17% |
Carbs | 61.22g | 16.8g | 15% |
Selenium | 6.8µg | 12% | |
Fiber | 5.1g | 2.7g | 10% |
Calcium | 5mg | 89mg | 8% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.096mg | 7% | |
Phosphorus | 68mg | 118mg | 7% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 5% | |
Protein | 3.02g | 5.7g | 5% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.4g | 3% |
Zinc | 0.73mg | 1.1mg | 3% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 2% | |
Choline | 9.1mg | 2% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 1.61g | 1g | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 1% | |
Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1% | |
Folate | 3µg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 56.12g | 14.1g | N/A |
Magnesium | 29mg | 30mg | 0% |
Potassium | 123mg | 122mg | 0% |
Iron | 0.82mg | 0.8mg | 0% |
Sugar | 45.16g | 1.9g | N/A |
Sodium | 241mg | 248mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.2g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low Carbs 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.799g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Macaroon 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.