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Pilaf vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pilaf and Macaroon

  • Pilaf has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Phosphorus, while Macaroon has more Fiber.
  • Macaroon's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 99% higher.
  • Macaroon contains 71 times less Folate than Pilaf. Pilaf contains 212µg of Folate, while Macaroon contains 3µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Macaroon is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared 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.
Pilaf
Pilaf
8
:
2
Macaroon
Macaroon
Contains more Calcium +1560%
Contains more Iron +197.6%
Contains more Magnesium +10.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.5%
Contains more Potassium +52.8%
Contains more Zinc +38.4%
Contains more Selenium +376.5%
Contains less Sodium -81.5%
Contains more Copper +62%
Equal in Magnesium - 29
Pilaf
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Macaroon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Contains more Calcium +1560%
Contains more Iron +197.6%
Contains more Magnesium +10.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.5%
Contains more Potassium +52.8%
Contains more Zinc +38.4%
Contains more Selenium +376.5%
Contains less Sodium -81.5%
Contains more Copper +62%
Equal in Magnesium - 29

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.
Pilaf
Pilaf
9
:
2
Macaroon
Macaroon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2915%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2685%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +316.7%
Contains more Folate +6966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +375%
Contains more Vitamin K +120%
Pilaf
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 14% 151% 21% 115% 43% 93% 159% 3% 2%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2915%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2685%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +316.7%
Contains more Folate +6966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +375%
Contains more Vitamin K +120%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
Pilaf
3
:
2
Macaroon
Macaroon
Contains more Protein +245%
Contains more Carbs +24.6%
Contains more Other +125.7%
Contains more Fats +1546%
Contains more Water +43%
Pilaf
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 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 +245%
Contains more Carbs +24.6%
Contains more Other +125.7%
Contains more Fats +1546%
Contains more Water +43%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
Pilaf
1
:
2
Macaroon
Macaroon
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +331.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +114.9%
Pilaf
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
Macaroon
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +331.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +114.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pilaf 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
50%
Pilaf
4%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
27%
Macaroon

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 contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 1062mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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.