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Fruitcake vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fruitcake and Matzo?

  • Fruitcake is higher in Vitamin E , yet Matzo is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Matzo's daily need coverage for Selenium is 63% more.

We used Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Crackers, matzo, plain types 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.
Contains more Calcium +153.8%
Contains more Potassium +36.6%
Contains more Iron +52.7%
Contains more Magnesium +56.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.2%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +151.9%
Contains more Copper +20%
Contains more Manganese +195.5%
Contains more Selenium +1745%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 119% 18% 39% 10% 0% 19% 20% 85% 202%
Contains more Calcium +153.8%
Contains more Potassium +36.6%
Contains more Iron +52.7%
Contains more Magnesium +56.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.2%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +151.9%
Contains more Copper +20%
Contains more Manganese +195.5%
Contains more Selenium +1745%

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.
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Matzo
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +674%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +193.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +392%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
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 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +674%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +193.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +392%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +550%
Contains more Water +488.4%
Contains more Other +83.3%
Contains more Protein +244.8%
Contains more Carbs +35.9%
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
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 +550%
Contains more Water +488.4%
Contains more Other +83.3%
Contains more Protein +244.8%
Contains more Carbs +35.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3207.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +451.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.4%
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3207.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +451.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fruitcake 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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Matzo Opinion
Net carbs 57.9g 80.7g Matzo
Protein 2.9g 10g Matzo
Fats 9.1g 1.4g Fruitcake
Carbs 61.6g 83.7g Matzo
Calories 324kcal 395kcal Matzo
Sugar 27.42g 0.29g Matzo
Fiber 3.7g 3g Fruitcake
Calcium 33mg 13mg Fruitcake
Iron 2.07mg 3.16mg Matzo
Magnesium 16mg 25mg Matzo
Phosphorus 52mg 89mg Matzo
Potassium 153mg 112mg Fruitcake
Sodium 101mg 0mg Matzo
Zinc 0.27mg 0.68mg Matzo
Copper 0.05mg 0.06mg Matzo
Manganese 0.22mg 0.65mg Matzo
Selenium 2µg 36.9µg Matzo
Vitamin A 22IU 0IU Fruitcake
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Fruitcake
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0.06mg Fruitcake
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.387mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 0.291mg Matzo
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 3.892mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.443mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.115mg Matzo
Folate 20µg 17µg Fruitcake
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Fruitcake
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0.3µg Fruitcake
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.116mg Matzo
Threonine 0.102mg 0.267mg Matzo
Isoleucine 0.121mg 0.371mg Matzo
Leucine 0.206mg 0.692mg Matzo
Lysine 0.121mg 0.193mg Matzo
Methionine 0.059mg 0.176mg Matzo
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 0.494mg Matzo
Valine 0.144mg 0.42mg Matzo
Histidine 0.071mg 0.213mg Matzo
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Matzo
Saturated Fat 1.048g 0.226g Matzo
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.2g 0.127g Fruitcake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 0.603g Fruitcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake 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
10%
Fruitcake
25%
Matzo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
51%
Matzo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.822g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Matzo
Matzo is relatively richer in minerals
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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.