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Macaroon vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between macaroon and pilaf

  • Macaroon has more fiber, while pilaf has more folate, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, iron, and phosphorus.
  • Macaroon's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 99% higher.
  • Pilaf contains 4 times less fiber than macaroon. Macaroon contains 5.1g of fiber, while pilaf contains 1.2g.
  • The amount of saturated fat in pilaf is lower.
  • Macaroon has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of macaroon is 32, while the glycemic index of pilaf is 60.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, coconut macaroon and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, 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.
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%
Pilaf
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 25% 17% 92% 55% 28% 66% 170% 115% 177%
Contains more CopperCopper +62%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +10.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1560%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.8%
Contains more IronIron +197.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +126.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +376.5%

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.
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%
Pilaf
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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 14% 1.3% 0.8% 0% 151% 20% 115% 43% 92% 2.5% 1.3% 159% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +375%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +120%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2915%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2685%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +6966.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +92.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
Pilaf
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10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
Contains more FatsFats +1546%
Contains more WaterWater +43%
Contains more ProteinProtein +245%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.6%
Contains more OtherOther +125.7%

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
Pilaf
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29% 35% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.307 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.377 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +331.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +114.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Pilaf DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.099g 0.307g 90%
Folate 3µg 212µg 52%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.603mg 49%
Selenium 6.8µg 32.4µg 47%
Sodium 241mg 1303mg 46%
Manganese 0.882mg 38%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 6.127mg 37%
Fats 22.55g 1.37g 33%
Starch 71.23g 29%
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.4mg 23%
Iron 0.82mg 2.44mg 20%
Fiber 5.1g 1.2g 16%
Protein 3.02g 10.42g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 14%
Phosphorus 68mg 154mg 12%
Copper 0.269mg 0.166mg 11%
Calcium 5mg 83mg 8%
Calories 460kcal 359kcal 5%
Carbs 61.22g 76.31g 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.377g 3%
Zinc 0.73mg 1.01mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.61g 0.373g 3%
Choline 9.1mg 17.5mg 2%
Potassium 123mg 188mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.087mg 2%
Magnesium 29mg 32mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0.5µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.04mg 1%
Net carbs 56.12g 75.11g N/A
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg 0%
Sugar 45.16g 1.53g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0%
Threonine 0.221mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.279mg 0%
Leucine 0.523mg 0%
Lysine 0.189mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0%
Valine 0.374mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Pilaf
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
47%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.792g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 1062mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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.