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Matzo vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Matzo and Pound cake?

  • Matzo is higher in Selenium, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, yet Pound cake is higher in Vitamin B12, and Choline.
  • Matzo's daily need coverage for Selenium is 58% more.
  • Matzo has 6 times more Manganese than Pound cake. While Matzo has 0.65mg of Manganese, Pound cake has only 0.11mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Matzo is lower.

We used Crackers, matzo, plain and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) 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 Iron +113.5%
Contains more Magnesium +212.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +58.1%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +490.9%
Contains more Selenium +638%
Contains more Calcium +261.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.3%
Contains more Potassium +33%
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 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Contains more Iron +113.5%
Contains more Magnesium +212.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +58.1%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +490.9%
Contains more Selenium +638%
Contains more Calcium +261.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.3%
Contains more Potassium +33%

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 +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +141%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +219.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +983.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +466.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.485
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 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +141%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +219.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +983.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Folate +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +466.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.485

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Carbs +56%
Contains more Fats +897.1%
Contains more Water +501.6%
Contains more Other +155%
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Carbs +56%
Contains more Fats +897.1%
Contains more Water +501.6%
Contains more Other +155%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2278%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +467%
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2278%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +467%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 80.7g 53.04g Matzo
Protein 10g 5g Matzo
Fats 1.4g 13.96g Pound cake
Carbs 83.7g 53.64g Matzo
Calories 395kcal 353kcal Matzo
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 0.29g 33.36g Matzo
Fiber 3g 0.6g Matzo
Calcium 13mg 47mg Pound cake
Iron 3.16mg 1.48mg Matzo
Magnesium 25mg 8mg Matzo
Phosphorus 89mg 140mg Pound cake
Potassium 112mg 149mg Pound cake
Sodium 0mg 377mg Matzo
Zinc 0.68mg 0.43mg Matzo
Copper 0.06mg 0.042mg Matzo
Manganese 0.65mg 0.11mg Matzo
Selenium 36.9µg 5µg Matzo
Vitamin A 0IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.173mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.249mg Matzo
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 1.615mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.036mg Matzo
Folate 17µg 42µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.7µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.041mg Matzo
Threonine 0.267mg 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.204mg Matzo
Leucine 0.692mg 0.397mg Matzo
Lysine 0.193mg 0.198mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.176mg 0.117mg Matzo
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 0.239mg Matzo
Valine 0.42mg 0.249mg Matzo
Histidine 0.213mg 0.117mg Matzo
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg Matzo
Trans Fat 0.192g Matzo
Saturated Fat 0.226g 4.811g Matzo
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.127g 3.02g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 3.419g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Matzo Pound 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
25%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.585g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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.
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. Matzo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172740/nutrients
  2. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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