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Macaroon vs. Pumpkin pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between macaroon and pumpkin pie

  • Macaroon is higher in copper and fiber, yet pumpkin pie is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin K, calcium, and folate.
  • Macaroon covers your daily saturated fat needs 91% more than pumpkin pie.
  • Macaroon contains 3 times more fiber than pumpkin pie. While macaroon contains 5.1g of fiber, pumpkin pie contains only 1.8g.
  • The amount of saturated fat in pumpkin pie is lower.
  • The glycemic index of macaroon is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Cookies, coconut macaroon and Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 19% 15% 34% 49% 11% 35% 31% 30% 29%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +81.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +87.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1180%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.1%
~equal in Iron ~0.9mg
~equal in Sodium ~239mg

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%
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% 149% 15% 1.5% 44% 29% 21% 27% 15% 44% 33% 20% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +785%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +403.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1100%
Contains more FolateFolate +766.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +312.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
4% 10% 35% 50%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 9.75 g
Carbs: 34.83 g
Water: 50.39 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more FatsFats +131.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +75.8%
Contains more OtherOther +51.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.1%
Contains more WaterWater +338.2%

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
24% 55% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.988 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.77 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +185.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +118.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Pumpkin pie DV% diff.
Saturated fat 20.099g 1.988g 82%
Vitamin A 0µg 448µg 50%
Fats 22.55g 9.75g 20%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.35µg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.177mg 13%
Copper 0.269mg 0.148mg 13%
Fiber 5.1g 1.8g 13%
Calories 460kcal 243kcal 11%
Manganese 0.227mg 10%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 13.2µg 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg 9%
Carbs 61.22g 34.83g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 1.61g 4.6g 7%
Calcium 5mg 64mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 1.107mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 1.77g 6%
Folate 3µg 26µg 6%
Choline 9.1mg 37.5mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.124mg 5%
Fructose 2.85g 4%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.76mg 4%
Starch 10.73g 4%
Magnesium 29mg 14mg 4%
Selenium 6.8µg 5.4µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.063mg 3%
Zinc 0.73mg 0.39mg 3%
Protein 3.02g 3.9g 2%
Phosphorus 68mg 81mg 2%
Potassium 123mg 167mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Iron 0.82mg 0.9mg 1%
Net carbs 56.12g 33.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 45.16g 18.88g N/A
Sodium 241mg 239mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.158mg 0%
Leucine 0.297mg 0%
Lysine 0.192mg 0%
Methionine 0.249mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.175mg 0%
Valine 0.211mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Pumpkin pie
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
32%
Pumpkin pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
26%
Pumpkin pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.111g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Pumpkin pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172787/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.