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Carrot cake vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Carrot cake and Matzo different?

  • Carrot cake is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, Folate, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Matzo is richer in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Matzo is 40% higher.

Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix and Crackers, matzo, plain are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
3
:
7
Matzo
Matzo
Contains more Calcium +1223.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +177.5%
Contains more Potassium +50.9%
Contains more Iron +75.6%
Contains more Magnesium +212.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +240%
Contains more Copper +20%
Contains more Manganese +23.1%
Contains more Selenium +147.7%
Carrot cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 68% 6% 106% 15% 74% 6% 17% 69% 82%
Matzo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 119% 18% 39% 10% 0% 19% 20% 85% 202%
Contains more Calcium +1223.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +177.5%
Contains more Potassium +50.9%
Contains more Iron +75.6%
Contains more Magnesium +212.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +240%
Contains more Copper +20%
Contains more Manganese +23.1%
Contains more Selenium +147.7%

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.
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
4
:
8
Matzo
Matzo
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +294.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.6%
Carrot cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 116% 0% 0% 4% 67% 40% 42% 18% 19% 51% 5% 0%
Matzo
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 97% 68% 73% 27% 27% 13% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +294.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
2
:
3
Matzo
Matzo
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Other +283.3%
Contains more Protein +96.1%
Contains more Water +19.4%
Equal in Carbs - 83.7
Carrot cake
5% 10% 79% 4% 2%
Protein: 5.1 g
Fats: 9.8 g
Carbs: 79.2 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 2.3 g
Matzo
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Other +283.3%
Contains more Protein +96.1%
Contains more Water +19.4%
Equal in Carbs - 83.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
2
:
1
Matzo
Matzo
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3078%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +513.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.6%
Carrot cake
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.702 g
Matzo
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3078%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +513.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot cake Matzo Opinion
Net carbs 79.2g 80.7g Matzo
Protein 5.1g 10g Matzo
Fats 9.8g 1.4g Carrot cake
Carbs 79.2g 83.7g Matzo
Calories 415kcal 395kcal Carrot cake
Sugar 0.29g Carrot cake
Fiber 3g Matzo
Calcium 172mg 13mg Carrot cake
Iron 1.8mg 3.16mg Matzo
Magnesium 8mg 25mg Matzo
Phosphorus 247mg 89mg Carrot cake
Potassium 169mg 112mg Carrot cake
Sodium 567mg 0mg Matzo
Zinc 0.2mg 0.68mg Matzo
Copper 0.05mg 0.06mg Matzo
Manganese 0.528mg 0.65mg Matzo
Selenium 14.9µg 36.9µg Matzo
Vitamin A 1930IU 0IU Carrot cake
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 0µg Carrot cake
Vitamin E 0.06mg Matzo
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.387mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.291mg Matzo
Vitamin B3 2.205mg 3.892mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 0.443mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.115mg Matzo
Folate 67µg 17µg Carrot cake
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Carrot cake
Vitamin K 0.3µg Matzo
Tryptophan 0.061mg 0.116mg Matzo
Threonine 0.149mg 0.267mg Matzo
Isoleucine 0.186mg 0.371mg Matzo
Leucine 0.336mg 0.692mg Matzo
Lysine 0.142mg 0.193mg Matzo
Methionine 0.083mg 0.176mg Matzo
Phenylalanine 0.238mg 0.494mg Matzo
Valine 0.212mg 0.42mg Matzo
Histidine 0.109mg 0.213mg Matzo
Saturated Fat 1.472g 0.226g Matzo
Monounsaturated Fat 4.036g 0.127g Carrot cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.702g 0.603g Carrot cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Carrot cake Matzo
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
30%
Carrot cake
25%
Matzo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Carrot cake
51%
Matzo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 567mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.246g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Matzo
Matzo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Carrot cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174932/nutrients
  2. Matzo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172740/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.