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Pasta vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pasta and Macaroon

  • Pasta has more Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12, however, Macaroon is higher in Copper.
  • Macaroon covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 100% more than Pasta.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Cookies, coconut macaroon.

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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.
Pasta
Pasta
4
:
6
Macaroon
Macaroon
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +39%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Magnesium +61.1%
Contains more Potassium +412.5%
Contains more Zinc +30.4%
Contains more Copper +189.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 68
Pasta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Macaroon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +39%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Magnesium +61.1%
Contains more Potassium +412.5%
Contains more Zinc +30.4%
Contains more Copper +189.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 68

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.
Pasta
Pasta
7
:
4
Macaroon
Macaroon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +945%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +350.9%
Contains more Folate +2033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.4%
Pasta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Macaroon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 5% 14% 5% 0% 23% 3% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +945%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +350.9%
Contains more Folate +2033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
Pasta
2
:
3
Macaroon
Macaroon
Contains more Protein +70.5%
Contains more Water +496.2%
Contains more Fats +2047.6%
Contains more Carbs +145.6%
Contains more Other +451.6%
Pasta
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Macaroon
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
Contains more Protein +70.5%
Contains more Water +496.2%
Contains more Fats +2047.6%
Contains more Carbs +145.6%
Contains more Other +451.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
Pasta
1
:
2
Macaroon
Macaroon
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1198.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.8%
Pasta
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Macaroon
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1198.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Macaroon Opinion
Net carbs 24.93g 56.12g Macaroon
Protein 5.15g 3.02g Pasta
Fats 1.05g 22.55g Macaroon
Carbs 24.93g 61.22g Macaroon
Calories 131kcal 460kcal Macaroon
Sugar 45.16g Pasta
Fiber 5.1g Macaroon
Calcium 6mg 5mg Pasta
Iron 1.14mg 0.82mg Pasta
Magnesium 18mg 29mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 63mg 68mg Macaroon
Potassium 24mg 123mg Macaroon
Sodium 6mg 241mg Pasta
Zinc 0.56mg 0.73mg Macaroon
Copper 0.093mg 0.269mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.224mg Pasta
Selenium 6.8µg Macaroon
Vitamin A 20IU 0IU Pasta
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Pasta
Vitamin E 0.19mg Macaroon
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.02mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.06mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 0.22mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.183mg Pasta
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.096mg Macaroon
Folate 64µg 3µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg Pasta
Vitamin K 1.1µg Macaroon
Tryptophan 0.065mg Pasta
Threonine 0.134mg Pasta
Isoleucine 0.197mg Pasta
Leucine 0.348mg Pasta
Lysine 0.097mg Pasta
Methionine 0.079mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.247mg Pasta
Valine 0.217mg Pasta
Histidine 0.103mg Pasta
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 0.15g 20.099g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 1.61g Macaroon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 0.81g Macaroon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta Macaroon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Pasta
4%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 235mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.949g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macaroon
Macaroon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/nutrients
  2. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.