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Cheesecake vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cheesecake and Matzo

  • Cheesecake is richer in Vitamin A RAE, yet Matzo is richer in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Matzo is 58% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cheesecake commercially prepared and Crackers, matzo, plain.

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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.
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
2
:
8
Matzo
Matzo
Contains more Calcium +292.3%
Contains more Iron +401.6%
Contains more Magnesium +127.3%
Contains more Potassium +24.4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +364.3%
Contains more Selenium +609.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 89
Cheesecake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
Matzo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 119% 18% 39% 10% 0% 19% 20% 85% 202%
Contains more Calcium +292.3%
Contains more Iron +401.6%
Contains more Magnesium +127.3%
Contains more Potassium +24.4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +364.3%
Contains more Selenium +609.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 89

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.
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
8
:
4
Matzo
Matzo
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1282.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1895.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.2%
Equal in Folate - 17
Cheesecake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 12% 15% 2% 7% 45% 4% 35% 12% 14% 22% 11%
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 E +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1282.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1895.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +121.2%
Equal in Folate - 17

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
3
:
2
Matzo
Matzo
Contains more Fats +1507.1%
Contains more Water +960.5%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Protein +81.8%
Contains more Carbs +228.2%
Cheesecake
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 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 +1507.1%
Contains more Water +960.5%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Protein +81.8%
Contains more Carbs +228.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
2
:
1
Matzo
Matzo
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6698.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +165.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Cheesecake
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Matzo
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6698.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +165.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Matzo Opinion
Net carbs 25.1g 80.7g Matzo
Protein 5.5g 10g Matzo
Fats 22.5g 1.4g Cheesecake
Carbs 25.5g 83.7g Matzo
Calories 321kcal 395kcal Matzo
Sugar 21.8g 0.29g Matzo
Fiber 0.4g 3g Matzo
Calcium 51mg 13mg Cheesecake
Iron 0.63mg 3.16mg Matzo
Magnesium 11mg 25mg Matzo
Phosphorus 93mg 89mg Cheesecake
Potassium 90mg 112mg Matzo
Sodium 438mg 0mg Matzo
Zinc 0.51mg 0.68mg Matzo
Copper 0.02mg 0.06mg Matzo
Manganese 0.14mg 0.65mg Matzo
Selenium 5.2µg 36.9µg Matzo
Vitamin A 547IU 0IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A RAE 159µg 0µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.56mg 0.06mg Cheesecake
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Cheesecake
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.387mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.291mg Matzo
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 3.892mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.443mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.115mg Matzo
Folate 18µg 17µg Cheesecake
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg Cheesecake
Vitamin K 4.4µg 0.3µg Cheesecake
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0.116mg Matzo
Threonine 0.222mg 0.267mg Matzo
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0.371mg Matzo
Leucine 0.464mg 0.692mg Matzo
Lysine 0.372mg 0.193mg Cheesecake
Methionine 0.136mg 0.176mg Matzo
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0.494mg Matzo
Valine 0.314mg 0.42mg Matzo
Histidine 0.133mg 0.213mg Matzo
Cholesterol 55mg 0mg Matzo
Saturated Fat 9.921g 0.226g Matzo
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Cheesecake
Monounsaturated Fat 8.634g 0.127g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 0.603g Cheesecake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheesecake 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
17%
Cheesecake
25%
Matzo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
51%
Matzo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 438mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.695g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Matzo
Matzo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.