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Pecan pie vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pecan pie and macaroon

  • Pecan pie is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin A, vitamin B12, and folate, yet macaroon is richer in copper.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for macaroon is 81% higher.
  • Macaroon has a lower glycemic index than pecan pie.

Food types used in this article are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 9.6% 12% 56% 70% 28% 40% 34% 93% 65%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +540%
Contains more IronIron +80.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +39.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +76.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.5%
~equal in Potassium ~123mg
~equal in Sodium ~241mg

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 0.67% 27% 0% 0% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 21% 0% 20% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +840%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +285%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
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 ProteinProtein +62.3%
Contains more WaterWater +69.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.3%
Contains more OtherOther +42.5%
~equal in Fats ~22.55g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 54% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.989 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.71 g
89% 7% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +594.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +604.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Macaroon DV% diff.
Saturated fat 3.989g 20.099g 73%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 0.81g 33%
Manganese 0.712mg 31%
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 11.181g 1.61g 24%
Fiber 5.1g 20%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.02mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.06mg 9%
Selenium 12µg 6.8µg 9%
Vitamin A 82µg 0µg 9%
Iron 1.48mg 0.82mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg 7%
Copper 0.211mg 0.269mg 6%
Folate 26µg 3µg 6%
Phosphorus 94mg 68mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 0.22mg 4%
Protein 4.9g 3.02g 4%
Zinc 1.02mg 0.73mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.096mg 3%
Calcium 32mg 5mg 3%
Carbs 52.2g 61.22g 3%
Choline 9.1mg 2%
Calories 412kcal 460kcal 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Sodium 262mg 241mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 1%
Magnesium 26mg 29mg 1%
Fats 22.2g 22.55g 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 52.2g 56.12g N/A
Potassium 133mg 123mg 0%
Sugar 45.16g N/A
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.189mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0%
Leucine 0.372mg 0%
Lysine 0.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.125mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.116mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Macaroon
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
17%
Pecan pie
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.11g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
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 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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.