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Matzo vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Matzo and Shortcake

  • Matzo has more Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B6, however, Shortcake is higher in Calcium, Folate, and Phosphorus.
  • Matzo covers your daily need of Selenium 36% more than Shortcake.
  • Matzo has 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Shortcake. While Matzo has 0.115mg of Vitamin B6, Shortcake has only 0.03mg.
  • Matzo has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, matzo, plain and Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe.

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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 +24.4%
Contains more Magnesium +56.3%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +41.7%
Contains more Manganese +97%
Contains more Selenium +117.1%
Contains more Calcium +1476.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.7%
Contains more Copper +26.7%
Equal in Potassium - 106
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 62% 96% 12% 62% 10% 66% 14% 26% 44% 93%
Contains more Iron +24.4%
Contains more Magnesium +56.3%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +41.7%
Contains more Manganese +97%
Contains more Selenium +117.1%
Contains more Calcium +1476.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.7%
Contains more Copper +26.7%
Equal in Potassium - 106

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 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +211.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.272
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 5% 0% 0% 1% 78% 63% 49% 15% 7% 40% 9% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +211.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.272

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +63.9%
Contains more Carbs +72.6%
Contains more Fats +914.3%
Contains more Water +560.5%
Contains more Other +366.7%
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
6% 14% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 48.5 g
Water: 28.4 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more Protein +63.9%
Contains more Carbs +72.6%
Contains more Fats +914.3%
Contains more Water +560.5%
Contains more Other +366.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4659.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +502.3%
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.632 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4659.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +502.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Shortcake Opinion
Net carbs 80.7g 48.5g Matzo
Protein 10g 6.1g Matzo
Fats 1.4g 14.2g Shortcake
Carbs 83.7g 48.5g Matzo
Calories 395kcal 346kcal Matzo
Sugar 0.29g Shortcake
Fiber 3g Matzo
Calcium 13mg 205mg Shortcake
Iron 3.16mg 2.54mg Matzo
Magnesium 25mg 16mg Matzo
Phosphorus 89mg 143mg Shortcake
Potassium 112mg 106mg Matzo
Sodium 0mg 506mg Matzo
Zinc 0.68mg 0.48mg Matzo
Copper 0.06mg 0.076mg Shortcake
Manganese 0.65mg 0.33mg Matzo
Selenium 36.9µg 17µg Matzo
Vitamin A 0IU 72IU Shortcake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 18µg Shortcake
Vitamin E 0.06mg Matzo
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Shortcake
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 0.311mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 0.272mg Matzo
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 2.573mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.248mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.03mg Matzo
Folate 17µg 53µg Shortcake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Shortcake
Vitamin K 0.3µg Matzo
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.076mg Matzo
Threonine 0.267mg 0.184mg Matzo
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.238mg Matzo
Leucine 0.692mg 0.449mg Matzo
Lysine 0.193mg 0.197mg Shortcake
Methionine 0.176mg 0.115mg Matzo
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 0.302mg Matzo
Valine 0.42mg 0.273mg Matzo
Histidine 0.213mg 0.14mg Matzo
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Matzo
Saturated Fat 0.226g 3.772g Matzo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.127g 6.045g Shortcake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 3.632g Shortcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Matzo Shortcake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
22%
Shortcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
48%
Shortcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 506mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.546g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Matzo
Matzo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Shortcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174941/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.