Pastry vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pastry and macaroon?
- Pastry is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, iron, folate, vitamin B2, and vitamin K, while macaroon is higher in copper and fiber.
- Macaroon's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 52% higher.
- Macaroon has 26 times less folate than pastry. Pastry has 78µg of folate, while macaroon has 3µg.
- Pastry is lower in saturated fat.
- Pastry has a higher glycemic index (59) than macaroon (32).
We used Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake and Cookies, coconut macaroon types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +100% |
Contains more IronIron | +212.2% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +255.9% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +81.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +101.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +136% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +37.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.3% |
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 | +184.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1890% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +371.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1794.5% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1363.6% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +2500% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +357.1% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +42.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +141.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +69% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.7% |
Contains more WaterWater | +35.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +71% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1241.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +504.2% |
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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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Monounsaturated fat | 21.597g | 1.61g | 50% |
Saturated fat | 9.643g | 20.099g | 48% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.398mg | 0.02mg | 32% |
Selenium | 24.2µg | 6.8µg | 32% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.894g | 0.81g | 27% |
Vitamin B3 | 4.168mg | 0.22mg | 25% |
Fats | 38.1g | 22.55g | 24% |
Iron | 2.56mg | 0.82mg | 22% |
Manganese | 0.488mg | 21% | |
Folate | 78µg | 3µg | 19% |
Copper | 0.114mg | 0.269mg | 17% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.283mg | 0.06mg | 17% |
Fiber | 1.5g | 5.1g | 14% |
Vitamin K | 16.1µg | 1.1µg | 13% |
Protein | 7.3g | 3.02g | 9% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.021mg | 0.096mg | 6% |
Calories | 551kcal | 460kcal | 5% |
Carbs | 45.1g | 61.22g | 5% |
Magnesium | 16mg | 29mg | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.19mg | 2% |
Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.73mg | 2% |
Potassium | 61mg | 123mg | 2% |
Phosphorus | 60mg | 68mg | 1% |
Calcium | 10mg | 5mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 43.6g | 56.12g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.74g | 45.16g | N/A |
Sodium | 249mg | 241mg | 0% |
Choline | 6.4mg | 9.1mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.196mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.272mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.508mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.142mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.129mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.362mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.308mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.156mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your 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
28%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%

27%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.42g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.456g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?

Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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.