Carrot cake vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Carrot cake and Matzo different?
- Carrot cake is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, Folate, and Vitamin A, however, Matzo is richer in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Matzo is 40% higher.
Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix and Crackers, matzo, plain are the varieties used 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 CalciumCalcium | +1223.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +177.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +212.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +240% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +23.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +147.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +294.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +71.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +76.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +50.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +45.6% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.1 g
Fats:
9.8 g
Carbs:
79.2 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
2.3 g
Protein:
10 g
Fats:
1.4 g
Carbs:
83.7 g
Water:
4.3 g
Other:
0.6 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +600% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +283.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +96.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.4% |
~equal in
Carbs
~83.7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.702 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.603 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +3078% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +513.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -84.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 415kcal | 395kcal |
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| Protein | 5.1g | 10g |
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| Fats | 9.8g | 1.4g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 79.2g | 80.7g |
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| Carbs | 79.2g | 83.7g |
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 25mg |
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| Calcium | 172mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 169mg | 112mg |
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| Iron | 1.8mg | 3.16mg |
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| Sugar | 0.29g |
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| Fiber | 3g |
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| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.06mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.68mg |
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| Phosphorus | 247mg | 89mg |
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| Sodium | 567mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1930IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 97µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.06mg |
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| Manganese | 0.528mg | 0.65mg |
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| Selenium | 14.9µg | 36.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.265mg | 0.387mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.291mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.205mg | 3.892mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.294mg | 0.443mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.115mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 67µg | 17µg |
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| Choline | 10.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.472g | 0.226g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.036g | 0.127g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.702g | 0.603g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.061mg | 0.116mg |
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| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0.267mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.186mg | 0.371mg |
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| Leucine | 0.336mg | 0.692mg |
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| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0.193mg |
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| Methionine | 0.083mg | 0.176mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.238mg | 0.494mg |
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| Valine | 0.212mg | 0.42mg |
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| Histidine | 0.109mg | 0.213mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
28%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
51%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 567mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.246g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Matzo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
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.