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Matzo vs. Angel food cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Matzo and Angel food cake

  • Matzo has more Selenium, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Angel food cake is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Matzo covers your daily need of Selenium 54% more than Angel food cake.
  • Matzo has 8 times more Manganese than Angel food cake. While Matzo has 0.65mg of Manganese, Angel food cake has only 0.085mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, matzo, plain and Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared.

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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 Iron +507.7%
Contains more Magnesium +108.3%
Contains more Potassium +20.4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +871.4%
Contains more Manganese +664.7%
Contains more Selenium +405.5%
Contains more Calcium +976.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +264%
Contains more Copper +30%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 119% 18% 39% 10% 0% 19% 20% 85% 202%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 20% 9% 139% 9% 98% 2% 27% 12% 40%
Contains more Iron +507.7%
Contains more Magnesium +108.3%
Contains more Potassium +20.4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +871.4%
Contains more Manganese +664.7%
Contains more Selenium +405.5%
Contains more Calcium +976.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +264%
Contains more Copper +30%

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.
Matzo
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +279.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +340.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +271%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.7%
Contains more Folate +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 26% 114% 17% 12% 8% 27% 8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +279.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +340.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +271%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.7%
Contains more Folate +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +69.5%
Contains more Fats +75%
Contains more Carbs +44.8%
Contains more Water +672.1%
Contains more Other +283.3%
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
6% 58% 33% 2%
Protein: 5.9 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 57.8 g
Water: 33.2 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Protein +69.5%
Contains more Fats +75%
Contains more Carbs +44.8%
Contains more Water +672.1%
Contains more Other +283.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.5%
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
22% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.121 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.071 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.367 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Angel food cake Opinion
Net carbs 80.7g 56.3g Matzo
Protein 10g 5.9g Matzo
Fats 1.4g 0.8g Matzo
Carbs 83.7g 57.8g Matzo
Calories 395kcal 258kcal Matzo
Sugar 0.29g Angel food cake
Fiber 3g 1.5g Matzo
Calcium 13mg 140mg Angel food cake
Iron 3.16mg 0.52mg Matzo
Magnesium 25mg 12mg Matzo
Phosphorus 89mg 324mg Angel food cake
Potassium 112mg 93mg Matzo
Sodium 0mg 749mg Matzo
Zinc 0.68mg 0.07mg Matzo
Copper 0.06mg 0.078mg Angel food cake
Manganese 0.65mg 0.085mg Matzo
Selenium 36.9µg 7.3µg Matzo
Vitamin E 0.06mg Matzo
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.102mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.491mg Angel food cake
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 0.883mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.198mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.031mg Matzo
Folate 17µg 35µg Angel food cake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Angel food cake
Vitamin K 0.3µg Matzo
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.075mg Matzo
Threonine 0.267mg 0.248mg Matzo
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.312mg Matzo
Leucine 0.692mg 0.481mg Matzo
Lysine 0.193mg 0.364mg Angel food cake
Methionine 0.176mg 0.183mg Angel food cake
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 0.334mg Matzo
Valine 0.42mg 0.354mg Matzo
Histidine 0.213mg 0.131mg Matzo
Saturated Fat 0.226g 0.121g Angel food cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.127g 0.071g Matzo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 0.367g Matzo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Matzo Angel food cake
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
25%
Matzo
17%
Angel food cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
39%
Angel food cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 749mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Matzo
Matzo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.105g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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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. Matzo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172740/nutrients
  2. Angel food cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172694/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.